Senior Class Action Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Class Action Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Class Action Attorney to join a leading employment law firm. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced employment litigator with significant class action experience to work closely with established attorneys, develop meaningful client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of a successful practice.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of employment litigation and class action experience , with a strong background defending employers in sophisticated workplace disputes.

Location: Seattle, WA

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of employment litigation and class action experience.

• Significant class action experience required.

• Experience defending employers in matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour disputes.

• Experience advising clients on workplace policies and day-to-day employment law issues is a plus.

• Strong experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and agency position statements.

• Excellent persuasive writing and advocacy skills.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent analytical and legal research abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong commitment to client service and professional development.

• Washington Bar admission required.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities:

• Defend employers in complex employment litigation and class action matters.

• Handle disputes involving discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, wage and hour issues, and other employment-related claims.

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.

• Draft and argue dispositive motions and other substantive legal briefs.

• Prepare agency position statements and other regulatory submissions.

• Develop litigation strategies and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

• Advise employers regarding workplace policies and day-to-day employment law matters.

• Manage multiple complex matters while maintaining high standards of client service.

• Collaborate with established class action attorneys and broader litigation teams.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Compensation: $225,000-$260,000 annually, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual compensation will depend on experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other applicable factors.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance programs, Seattle paid sick leave, commuter and transit benefits, and additional voluntary benefits.