Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a leading management-side labor and employment law firm.The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of employment litigation experience representing employers in a variety of workplace disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour claims. Experience advising employers on workplace policies, compliance, and day-to-day employment matters is a plus.Responsibilities:Manage employment litigation matters through multiple stages of litigation.Draft pleadings, written discovery, substantive and dispositive motions, and other litigation filings.Prepare responses and position statements in administrative agency proceedings.Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written advocacy.Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to assess litigation risks and develop practical solutions.Manage multiple matters and competing deadlines while exercising sound independent judgment.Qualifications:J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.Admission to the Washington State Bar.4+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably representing employers in labor and employment matters.Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.Strong organizational, communication, and case-management abilities.Compensation: $215,000–$260,000 annually, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses.Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k), profit sharing, disability and life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.