Employment Attorney

Job Description

Employment Law Attorney - Seattle, WA

A respected Seattle law firm is looking to add an Employment Law Attorney with litigation experience to its team. This attorney will handle a variety of employment matters and have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility for their cases and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from start to finish
  
  
• Work on wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other employment disputes
  
  
• Take and defend depositions
  
  
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents
  
  
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
  
  
• Communicate directly with clients and provide advice on employment-related issues
  
  
• Assist with employment policies, compliance, and risk management matters
  
  
• Manage an active caseload and work with other attorneys on more complex matters
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
  
  
• Active Washington State Bar license
  
  
• 4-8 years of employment law experience
  
  
• Strong employment litigation experience
  
  
• Experience with depositions and motions practice
  
  
• Strong research and writing skills
  
  
• Able to manage cases independently
  
  
• First-chair experience is a plus, but not required
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
  
  
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
  
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
• 401(k) with employer contributions
  
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
  
• Professional development and CLE opportunities
  
  

This is a good opportunity for an employment attorney who wants to handle substantial litigation work and continue building their practice with an established Seattle firm.


To be considered, please submit your resume and a brief summary of your employment law experience. Email Zach Zink at View email address on click.appcast.io

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.