Employment Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Law Attorney – Class, Collective & Wage/Hour

Washington (Hybrid options considered)

Hourly Contract | Plaintiff-Side Practice

A well-established plaintiff-side employment firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney with a strong background in class, collective, or wage and hour litigation . This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful cases involving wage theft, misclassification, and employee rights under state and federal law.

• Represent plaintiffs in class, collective, and wage/hour litigation under FLSA and state labor laws.

• Provide legal counsel and strategy on wage compliance, overtime, and classification issues.

• Draft and review pleadings, discovery, and settlement agreements.

• Support clients through administrative hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.

• Review and update employment policies and compensation practices for compliance.

• Stay current on changes in federal and state wage/hour law.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Washington Bar license (required).

• 3+ years of experience in employment law, with at least 2 years focused on class or wage/hour litigation .

• Strong understanding of FLSA, state wage laws, and employee classification.

• Exceptional legal writing and research skills; trial or hearing experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple cases and deadlines.

• Full-time salaried role with a competitive rate, commensurate with experience.

• Flexible schedule; hybrid flexibility possible for the right candidate.

• Collaborative plaintiff-side environment focused on meaningful results for workers.

If you’re a licensed Washington attorney with proven success in wage and hour or class action litigation — and you’re ready to take on high-impact work protecting employee rights — we’d love to hear from you.