Senior Employment Class Action Attorney - Am Law 200

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Class Action Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Class Action Attorney with 5–7 years of employment litigation and class action experience to join a highly successful labor and employment practice in Seattle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator to handle sophisticated class action matters, work closely with established attorneys, and develop meaningful client relationships.

Location

Seattle, WA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have significant experience defending employers in employment disputes and substantial class action experience . The attorney will handle complex matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour disputes while taking on meaningful responsibility and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in complex employment litigation and class actions.

• Handle disputes involving discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour matters.

• Draft and respond to discovery.

• Draft initial pleadings and dispositive motions.

• Prepare persuasive agency position statements.

• Develop litigation strategies and manage matters through all phases of litigation.

• Provide practical legal advice regarding workplace policies and day-to-day employment issues.

• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.

• Manage multiple sophisticated matters and competing deadlines.

• Work closely with established class action attorneys and collaborate with litigation teams.

• Contribute to the growth and development of the practice.

Qualifications

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

• Significant class action experience required.

• Experience defending employers in employment disputes.

• Experience with discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenant, and wage and hour matters.

• Strong motion practice, discovery, and legal writing experience.

• Experience preparing persuasive agency position statements.

• Workplace counseling experience preferred.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

• Strong judgment and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork.

• 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. 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