Licensed to practice law in Seattle or pending admission from another U.S. jurisdiction.
1-3 years of civil litigation experience, particularly in discovery and oral advocacy.
Experience with class actions and wage-and-hour litigation is advantageous.
Ability to travel occasionally for case-related matters.
Responsibilities
Support clients in wage-and-hour and class action litigation against major companies.
Conduct legal research to inform case strategies.
Draft pleadings, motions, and responses to discovery requests.
Assist in deposition preparation and attend depositions as needed.
Prepare for and represent clients at court hearings.
Communicate effectively with clients under senior attorney guidance.
Benefits
401(k) plan to support retirement savings.
Comprehensive dental insurance coverage.
Health insurance to ensure well-being.
Generous paid time off policy.
Vision insurance for eye care needs.
Potential for performance-based bonuses and merit increases.
Full Job Description
Seattle-Associate Attorney
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Seattle
Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 / year
Description
The Associate Attorney will support and assist in the representation of clients in state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting legal research; drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses; assisting with deposition preparation and attendance; preparing for and appearing at court hearings; and communicating with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed attorney who is organized, professional, eager to learn, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.
Qualifications
Candidates must be either (a) licensed to practice law in Seattle (b) already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the Seattle Bar.
The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in Seattle and have 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice and taking/defending depositions.
Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus.
Candidates must be able to travel on occasion.
License/Certification:
Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Washington
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
