Employment Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in employment litigation, including handling class, collective, and PAGA actions, and have a strong track record in managing complex litigation cases. This role requires a detail-oriented attorney with a deep understanding of employment law and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.

Duties:

• Assist in all aspects of employment litigation, including class, collective, and PAGA actions and single-plaintiff actions.
• Evaluate claims and provide strategic legal advice.
• Handle mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation, including case strategy and witness preparation.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Engage in motion practice, including drafting and arguing motions.
• Prepare position statements for administrative charge work.
• Represent clients in arbitration and trial proceedings.
• Draft and review employment policies and provide recommendations for improvements.

Requirements:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in handling employment litigation in California.
• Proven experience with wage and hour class, collective, or PAGA actions.
• Substantial experience in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave interference claims, preferably with expertise representing management.
• Experience with charges before the EEOC and similar state or local agencies.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active California State Bar membership.

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including public speaking and client interaction.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Proven capability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet client demands efficiently.
• Experience drafting employment policies and counseling employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws is preferred.

A long-established full-service law firm, its undisputed reputation is built on excellence, professionalism and renown among prestigious global corporations and the legal community. We like the people in this firm and must admit that the firm does an excellent job of developing strong relationships with the recruiters who help it find candidates. Associates practicing at this firm almost universally seem to believe that it is a good place to work. The firm has a solid history and does an excellent job of holding onto its clients.