Labor and Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel to senior associate attorney with four to seven years of employment law experience to join its Labor and Employment practice group in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for building a practice and creatively working with clients to find solutions.

Duties

• Manage internal and external client relationships effectively.
• Lead on matters and supervise junior associates.
• Draft summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing.
• Prepare motions to compel arbitration and discovery requests.
• Oppose motions for class certification and gather declarations.
• Draft long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class actions.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, policies, and handbooks.
• Conduct labor due diligence on M&A deals.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills.
• Experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits.
• Experience handling wage and hour matters and client counseling.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with clients.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to ten paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.

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