Seattle - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

About the role

The Seattle office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a mid-level associate with 4+ years of experience to join its Employment Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice representing employers throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Managing employment litigation matters through multiple stages of a case
• Drafting pleadings, written discovery, substantive and dispositive motions, and other litigation filings
• Preparing responses and position statements in administrative agency proceedings
• Conducting legal research and developing clear, persuasive written advocacy
• Working strategically with colleagues and clients to evaluate risk and develop practical solutions
• Managing multiple matters and competing deadlines while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative litigation team

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the Washington State Bar
• 4+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably representing employers in labor and employment matters
• Preferred: Experience counseling employers on workplace policies, compliance, and day-to-day employment issues

Skills

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and case-management skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) and carve out election
• Profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Seattle paid sick leave
• Seattle paid parental leave