Employment Attorney- Seattle

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Full-Time
Licensure: Washington State Bar (Required)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Plaintiff-Side Wage & Hour Employment Attorney with 5–10 years of experience to join our team in Seattle. The ideal candidate has a strong background in class and collective action litigation , a commitment to advancing workers’ rights, and the ability to manage complex wage-and-hour matters from investigation through resolution.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by representing employees in significant class actions and individual cases involving wage theft, unpaid overtime, misclassification, and other labor violations under state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities Class & Collective Action Litigation

• Lead and manage all phases of class and collective wage-and-hour litigation , including investigation, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.

• Draft and argue motions for class certification, summary judgment, and related proceedings.

• Collaborate with co-counsel and experts to build strong factual and legal records for class claims.

• Represent clients before Washington State courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies.

Individual and Representative Actions

• Represent workers in individual and multi-plaintiff wage-and-hour disputes.

• Conduct client intake and factual investigations to identify systemic wage violations and potential class action claims.

Legal Research, Writing & Advocacy

• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and appellate briefs.

• Stay current on developments in wage-and-hour and employment law to inform litigation strategy and client counseling.

Client & Community Engagement

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients, often from diverse backgrounds.

• Partner with community organizations, labor advocates, and worker centers to identify potential matters and expand access to justice.

Firm Contribution

• Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.

• Participate in firm-wide initiatives, outreach, and continuing legal education.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active member in good standing of the Washington State Bar.

• 5–10 years of plaintiff-side employment law experience , with a strong focus on wage-and-hour and class action litigation .

• Demonstrated experience handling class certification, depositions, and discovery in complex cases.

• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

• Strong organizational and case management abilities.

• Commitment to workers’ rights, equity, and access to justice.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience litigating under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Washington Minimum Wage Act (MWA) .

• Familiarity with industries frequently impacted by wage-and-hour violations (e.g., construction, hospitality, health care, retail, tech).

• Spanish or other language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

• Hybrid or flexible work environment.

• Paid bar dues and CLE support.

• A mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on advancing justice for working people.