Wage-and-Hour Class Action Attorney | Hybrid - Washington

Job Description

Hiring: Associates up to Managing Attorney

Location: Seattle, Washington; ideally, looking to hire attorneys to work in the office twice a week (will consider fully remote candidates, but please specify preference). Candidates must be admitted to the Washington Bar.

Job Type: Full-time, direct hire

Compensation And Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$275,000, depending on experience, level, and fit.
• Eligible for discretionary biannual bonuses based on individual performance.
• 401(k).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including 50% dependent coverage.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Employee referral program.

About the Opportunity: Our client, a growing plaintiff-side employment law firm, is seeking attorneys at all experience levels to handle Wage-and-Hour class actions. The firm has a physical office in Seattle with a team of five attorneys. Candidates may share their work arrangement preferences, which the firm will consider.

Responsibilities

• Handle plaintiff-side Wage-and-Hour class action litigation.
• Manage cases through the litigation process, from initial investigation and pleadings through discovery, mediation, and resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, written discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions, as appropriate to experience.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop case strategy and communicate with clients.
• For senior or lead attorneys, mentor and supervise junior attorneys as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Active Washington Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience handling Wage-and-Hour or class action matters preferred.
• Attorneys with related employment litigation experience may also be considered.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases and deadlines independently, with support from the broader team.