Senior Attorney - Wage and Hour Class Actions Leader

Lawyers For Justice P.C; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers For Justice P.C. in Seattle seeks a Senior Attorney to manage a demanding state and federal wage-and-hour, class, and representative action docket.

The role encompasses strategy development, complex discovery, depositions, dispositive and class-certification motions, settlements, and courtroom appearances. The ideal candidate is a licensed, highly experienced litigator with a strong track record in complex or class action litigation, who is organized, professional, and dedicated to

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Washington; admission to WA Bar or pending admission if currently licensed elsewhere.
• 8+ years of experience in civil litigation, including discovery, oral advocacy, court appearances, motions.
• Experience with class actions, complex litigation, wage-and-hour litigation; travel ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a caseload of wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional and national employers.
• Develop case strategy; conduct and respond to complex discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive and class-certification motions; lead settlement negotiations; appear in court for hearings and trial.
• Mentor junior attorneys and provide guidance on litigation best practices.
• Occasional travel to meet clients and court appearances.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Depositions

Class actions

Education

Licensed to practice law in Washington

Job description

Lawyers For Justice P.C. in Seattle seeks a Senior Attorney to manage a demanding state and federal wage-and-hour, class, and representative action docket.

The role encompasses strategy development, complex discovery, depositions, dispositive and class-certification motions, settlements, and courtroom appearances. The ideal candidate is a licensed, highly experienced litigator with a strong track record in complex or class action litigation, who is organized, professional, and dedicated to