Senior Litigation Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Actions

Orion Placement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading plaintiff-side law firm in Seattle is seeking a Senior Attorney to manage litigation for wage-and-hour and employment cases. The ideal candidate will have over 35 years of civil litigation experience and be licensed in California or Washington. Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $250,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, is offered as the firm expands its presence in Washington.

Qualifications

• 35+ years of experience in civil litigation with focus on wage-and-hour and employment cases.
• Ability to draft and argue high-quality motions and briefs.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of litigation for wage-and-hour and employment cases.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analyses.
• Mentor junior attorneys and manage high-volume litigation.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong written advocacy skills

Analytical and strategic thinking

Ability to manage busy docket

Confident in court and negotiations

Education

Licensed to practice law in California or Washington

Job description

Pay:

Pay: $130,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead high-impact plaintiff-side wage-and-hour and employment class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers
• Be a key senior attorney as our client expands its Washington practice and builds out the Seattle office
• Own substantial responsibility on complex litigation: discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances
• Competitive compensation ($130k$250k DOE), strong benefits, and a clear path for advancement in a mission-driven firm

Location:

Location: On-site in Seattle, WA. Youll be based in a centrally located office thats easily commutable from Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton, and surrounding communities.

Note:

Note: You must be licensed to practice law in California or Washington, or licensed elsewhere and pending admission to the California or Washington Bar. The ideal candidate has 35+ years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, and depositions, and can work on-site full-time in Seattle with occasional travel.

About Our Client

About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm with a powerhouse reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions. They litigate in state and federal courts against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of workers and consumers. Now expanding into Washington, they are building a strong Seattle team to champion employees rights statewide while maintaining a culture that blends high standards with deep compassion for clients.

Job Description

• Serve as a senior associate handling a docket of wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington and California state and federal courts
• Lead and manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, oppositions, and complex briefs in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
• Conduct sophisticated legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law and provide clear, strategic analyses to the team and clients
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage class cases, representative actions, and high-volume litigation efficiently
• Communicate regularly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel, and represent clients in hearings, conferences, and settlement negotiations
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff, contributing to the training and development of the Seattle office

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California or Washington, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California or Washington Bar
• 35+ years of civil litigation experience, with substantial experience in discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, and taking/defending depositions
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, or wage-and-hour/ employment cases is strongly preferred
• Strong written advocacy skills with a track record of drafting high-quality motions, briefs, and discovery
• Confident in court, at depositions, and in negotiations, with excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to manage a busy litigation docket, meet strict deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment
• Professional, steady, and reliable work history, with mature judgment and client-facing skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally for hearings, depositions, and case-related needs

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Youll play a central role in building and shaping the firms Seattle presence and Washington wage-and-hour practice
• Youll work with a collaborative team of experienced plaintiff-side litigators who value mentorship, high-quality work, and long-term growth
• Youll receive competitive pay in the $130,000$250,000 range depending on experience, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and the opportunity for bonus compensation in a firm that is actively expanding across multiple states

JPC-495

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance