Employment Litigation Associate - Seattle

We are actively seeking a 3rd – 6th year associate for a position in Seattle with our dynamic Employment Litigation group.Responsibilities include: working on high profile single plaintiff employment cases, systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions, and pre-litigation matters; responding to administrative charges; conducting internal investigations, counseling clients on a wide variety of employment issues; and taking an active role in handling cutting edge legal matters. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, creative, and practical, and should also have outstanding interpersonal skills, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. This position offers the opportunity to assume significant responsibility, work directly with corporate clients, manage complex cases, take and defend depositions, make court appearances at important hearings, argue motions, handle mediations, and other related work typically handled by mid-level associates.

• Must possess excellent academic credentials, and strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• A completed JD from an accredited law school required.
• Must be a member of the Washington State Bar.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contactrecruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Gramlich, Senior Recruiting Manager, atcgramlich@orrick.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $390,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orricks estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography.   Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.  

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.