Union-Side Labor amp Employment Associate Attorney

Profile

A law firm seeks a full-time associate attorney to join its vibrant labor and employment litigation team in Seattle, WA.

Duties

• Advocate on behalf of union members and labor organizations in grievance proceedings and collective-bargaining disputes

• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and administrative complaints

• Conduct discovery, including drafting interrogatories, reviewing documents, and taking depositions

• Represent clients at hearings before arbitrators, administrative agencies, and courts

• Counsel clients on contract interpretation, workplace investigations, and compliance with labor statutes

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and motion practice

Requirements

• Admission to the Washington State Bar (or eligibility to sit for the next examination)

• Outstanding academic credentials and law school performance

• Demonstrated dedication to social justice and labor-movement causes

• Strong legal research and writing abilities

• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Washington State Bar admission (or pending)

Skills

• Proficiency in litigation tools and case-management software

• Ability to manage a high-volume docket and shifting priorities

• Collaborative approach to client service and team-based problem solving

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in legal practice

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage for attorney and dependents

• Paid parental leave

• Transportation stipend or covered parking

• Law school loan repayment assistance

• 401(k) plan eligibility after one year

• Structured path to partnership over seven years

Company info

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