Senior Associate Attorney

About the role

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.

Requirements

• 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 matters
• Workers' compensation
• WISHA / OSHA
• Administrative agency proceedings
• Workplace investigations
• Employment policy development
• Client training, seminars, or webinars

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person