Labor & Employment Associate (5+ years) - Seattle Office Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Seattle, WA (Job ID 1122)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Seattle office.

You'll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.   Learn more about our Labor & Employment department.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

As an Associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. 

YOU HAVE:

• 5+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience, including on single plaintiff litigation, administrative charges, policy reviews, and investigations.
• Other areas of expected experience: motion and brief drafting and at least some experience with depositions (either taking, defending, or significant involvement with same).
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and solid work ethic.
• Ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Any experience with or understanding of federal civil rules (trial or appellate), Washington civil rules (trial or appellate), employment agency rules and regulations (EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and equivalent Washington agencies), complex ESI issues and complex discovery is a plus (but not required).
• Must be licensed and admitted to practice in Washington.
  

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:

At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

The salary range for this role is $240,000 to $320,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Seattle.  This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).   

This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104

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