Wage & Hour Litigation Associate — Post-Bar Training (WA)

First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk Job Openings First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk About the job First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm as it launches and grows its wage-and-hour and employment class action practice in Washington Get true, hands-on experience in high-impact state and federal litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies Perfect post-bar role if youre eager to build a litigation career in plaintiff-side employment and class actions, with strong training and mentoring Competitive compensation in the $130k$150k range, plus benefits, growth, and support for ongoing professional development Location: On-site in Seattle, WA. Youll be part of a growing local team while collaborating closely with experienced class action litigators, in a centrally located office accessible from Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, and surrounding communities. Note: You must be licensed to practice law in Washington (or awaiting WA Bar results/admission), able to work on-site full-time in Seattle, and genuinely interested in plaintiff-side employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class and representative actions. Occasional travel within Washington may be required. About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm expanding its footprint into Washington, with a long-standing reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class action litigation. They litigate complex cases in state and federal courts against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers and companies. With a mission-driven culture and a track record of recovering millions for workers and consumers, they combine high-powered advocacy with a deep commitment to justice. Job Description Support a busy docket of wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts Draft complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents under the guidance of experienced attorneys Assist with written and document discovery, including document review, organization, and preparation for depositions and hearings Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law and prepare clear, written analyses for supervising attorneys Participate in law and motion practice, oral advocacy, and court appearances as opportunities arise as you progress from post-bar to associate responsibilities Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to keep cases organized, on track, and moving toward favorable resolutions Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel as directed, always reflecting the firms high standards Qualifications Licensed to practice law in Washington, or awaiting WA Bar results/admission 02 years of civil litigation experience; experience or internships/clinics in employment, wage-and-hour, or class actions are a plus Exposure to discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, or court appearances during law school, externships, or clerkships preferred Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and deadlines Positive, proactive attitude and genuine interest in representing employees and consumers in impact litigation Ability to travel occasionally within Washington for hearings, depositions, and case-related needs Why Youll Love Working Here Youll build a marketable litigation skillset early in your career working on sophisticated class and representative actions Youll join a collegial, mission-driven team that invests in training, courses, and continuing education so you can grow into a full litigation associate role Youll receive competitive compensation ($130,000$150,000), plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and bonus potential in a firm that is actively expanding across multiple states #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement