Assistant City Attorney, Employment | Civil Division

We are seeking an attorney with experience in employment law and litigation to join 11 other Assistant City Attorneys, four paralegals, and two legal assistants in the Employment Section. Attorneys advise on and litigate legal issues arising from Seattle’s diverse workforce of over 10,000 employees in various City departments. The Employment Section’s day-to-day work is dynamic and fast-paced. Attorneys are responsible for all aspects of litigation, including setting strategy, discovery, preparing and arguing motions, overseeing mediation and settlement, and taking cases to trial and through any appeal. We take a collaborative, team-oriented approach to litigation and advice work that is essential for building effective teams and relationships with City Departments and their leadership. Employment attorneys implement the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative in all aspects of their work. Job Responsibilities Advice Act as legal counsel to City policy makers, departmental leadership, human resources professionals, and labor negotiators on complex labor and employment matters, often under time pressure. Advise City departments on employment matters, including, but not limited to: ADA accommodations, leaves of absence, employee relations, labor relations, the FLSA, EEO investigations, discrimination claims, and other city, state, and federal labor and employment laws. Litigation Appear and represent the City in litigation before federal court, state court, administrative agencies, and in labor arbitrations. Draft and respond to written interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission. Manage e‑discovery, and with paralegal support, collect, organize, assess, and produce electronically stored information in a manner that complies with court rules and ethical obligations. Take witness testimony and prepare witnesses for testifying at depositions, trials, arbitrations, and before other administrative agencies. Draft motions for summary judgment and conduct other motion practice as required. Mediate cases, including drafting mediation statements and advising City Departments and the City Attorney on settlement. Negotiate and draft settlement agreements. Race and Social Justice Collaborate with colleagues and clients to align with the City’s mission of ending institutionalized racism in the City government. Qualifications Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, or licensure in another state, with the ability to complete the process of obtaining membership within four (4) months of an offer of employment. Expertise in state and federal employment law. Expertise in traditional labor law is also desired. Experience in litigating labor and employment matters, including the ability to first‑chair complex litigation and appeals. Experience advising HR professionals, managers, executives, and elected officials on complex and nuanced employment and labor issues. Experience advising public employers, including public safety clients, is also desired. Experience in applying policies and practices related to equity. The ability to independently manage a portfolio by meeting deadlines, identifying and adapting priorities, and navigating a fast‑paced environment. Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with clients and colleagues. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines set by courts and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA