Wage and Hour Class Action Associate Attorney (Seattle)

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.®; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.® in Seattle seeks an Associate Attorney to support wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional and national defendants. Responsibilities include researching, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and assisting with depositions and court hearings.

The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, familiar with discovery, oral advocacy, and depositions, and able to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Washington state or pending admission to Seattle Bar.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience including discovery, motions, and depositions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Assist with deposition preparation and attendance; prepare for and appear at court hearings.
• Communicate with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys; support wage-and-hour and class actions.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Oral advocacy

Education

License to practice law in Washington

Job description

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.® in Seattle seeks an Associate Attorney to support wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional and national defendants. Responsibilities include researching, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and assisting with depositions and court hearings.

The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, familiar with discovery, oral advocacy, and depositions, and able to travel as needed.