Senior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Growing Washington employment law firm is seeking an experienced Employer-Side Employment Attorney to advise and represent Washington employers on a variety of workplace and employment matters.

The attorney will work directly with employer clients and handle matters independently, while collaborating with attorneys and paralegals.

Key Practice Areas

• Employer-side employment law

• Employment litigation

• Wage & hour matters

• Workers' compensation

• Workplace safety / WISHA / OSHA

• Workplace investigations

• Employment policies and compliance

• Administrative proceedings

• Employer training and counseling

Responsibilities

• Advise Washington employers on employment and workplace issues.

• Independently manage employment matters from inception through resolution.

• Develop legal strategy and assess employment-related risks.

• Draft pleadings, discovery, legal memoranda, correspondence, policies, and other documents.

• Represent employers in negotiations, administrative proceedings, hearings, and litigation.

• Conduct and/or assist with workplace investigations.

• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

• Monitor developments in Washington employment law.

• Meet an annual billable expectation of 1,250-1,600 hours , depending on the position structure.

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of legal experience.

• Active Washington State Bar license.

• Experience representing employers, businesses, or organizations .

• Ability to independently manage matters and communicate directly with clients.

• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

• Comfortable handling employment-related matters and advising clients on risk.

Preferred Experience

• Employer-side employment litigation

• Wage & hour

• Workers' compensation

• WISHA / OSHA

• Administrative agency proceedings

• Workplace investigations

• Employment policy development

• Client training, seminars, or webinars

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

\nCompany Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.