Labor & Employment Attorney

Location: Hybrid - Seattle, Washington, United States Skills: Labor and employment law, litigation About the Legal Services Company / The Opportunity: Join a respected legal services organization seeking an accomplished Labor & Employment Attorney to advise employers and manage sophisticated employment litigation matters. This opportunity offers meaningful client exposure, a broad and varied practice, and the chance to collaborate with experienced attorneys while contributing to a diverse and high-performing team in Seattle. Responsibilities: Manage single-plaintiff and class action labor and employment litigation from inception through resolution. Advise clients on anti-discrimination and harassment matters, wage and hour issues, employee leave, and disability accommodations. Draft and review employment agreements, settlement agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks. Provide efficient, practical, and responsive direct client service across a broad range of employment matters. Independently manage significant and simultaneous responsibilities while collaborating effectively with multiple attorneys. Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and sound legal judgment. Support practice group business development initiatives and contribute to client growth efforts. Collaborate with colleagues to help develop and sustain a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. Must-Have Skills: 6 to 12 years of experience practicing labor and employment law. Experience handling both single-plaintiff and class action employment litigation. Broad knowledge of employment advice and counseling, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, leave, and disability accommodation matters. Experience drafting employment agreements, settlements, policies, and handbooks. Strong academic credentials with excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to provide direct client service and develop lasting client relationships. Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Exceptional communication skills and a strong client-service orientation. Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience providing traditional labor law advice. Experience with collective bargaining negotiations. Demonstrated interest or experience in business development. Experience supporting practice group marketing and client development initiatives. Enthusiasm for building and contributing to a diverse legal team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talently