Employment Advice & Counsel Associate Attorney

Job Description

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Employment Advice & Counsel Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-to-senior level Employment Advice & Counsel Associate Attorney with 5+ years of employment law experience to join a sophisticated labor and employment practice in Seattle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment attorney focused on counseling employers and handling a broad range of workplace matters.

Location

Seattle, WA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience providing day-to-day employment advice and counseling to employers, with a strong background in employment policies, workplace compliance, employee relations, and employment agreements. The attorney will work directly with clients while collaborating with experienced attorneys in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers on day-to-day employment law matters.
• Advise clients regarding workplace policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Draft and review employment policies and procedures.
• Advise employers regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts and agreements.
• Provide employment law training to management and employees.
• Conduct workplace investigations.
• Research and analyze developing employment laws and regulations.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to clients.
• Manage multiple matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across the practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment law experience.
• Strong background in employment advice and counseling required.
• Experience counseling employers on day-to-day workplace issues.
• Experience drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures.
• Experience handling ADA and FMLA matters.
• Experience drafting employment contracts and agreements.
• Workplace investigation and training experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington Bar required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $195,000–$215,000 annually, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. xhyhwjd Actual compensation will depend on experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Seattle paid sick leave
• Commuter and transit programs
• Optional critical care, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life, student loan refinancing, and pet insurance