First Year Associate Attorney Post Bar Law Clerk

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm as it launches and grows its wage-and-hour and employment class action practice in Washington
• Get true hands-on experience in high-impact state and federal litigation against regional national and Fortune 500 companies
• Perfect post-bar role if youre eager to build a litigation career in plaintiff-side employment and class actions with strong training and mentoring
• Competitive compensation in the $130k$150k range plus benefits growth and support for ongoing professional development

Location:On-site in Seattle WA. Youll be part of a growing local team while collaborating closely with experienced class action litigators in a centrally located office accessible from Seattle Bellevue Renton and surrounding communities.

Note:You must be licensed to practice law in Washington (or awaiting WA Bar results/admission) able to work on-site full-time in Seattle and genuinely interested in plaintiff-side employment wage-and-hour and consumer class and representative actions. Occasional travel within Washington may be required.

About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm expanding its footprint into Washington with a long-standing reputation in wage-and-hour employment and consumer class action litigation. They litigate complex cases in state and federal courts against regional national and Fortune 500 employers and companies. With a mission-driven culture and a track record of recovering millions for workers and consumers they combine high-powered advocacy with a deep commitment to justice.

Job Description

• Support a busy docket of wage-and-hour employment and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts
• Draft complaints motions briefs discovery requests and responses and other litigation documents under the guidance of experienced attorneys
• Assist with written and document discovery including document review organization and preparation for depositions and hearings
• Conduct legal research on statutes regulations and case law and prepare clear written analyses for supervising attorneys
• Participate in law and motion practice oral advocacy and court appearances as opportunities arise as you progress from post-bar to associate responsibilities
• Collaborate with attorneys paralegals and staff to keep cases organized on track and moving toward favorable resolutions
• Communicate professionally with clients co-counsel and opposing counsel as directed always reflecting the firms high standards

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Washington or awaiting WA Bar results/admission
• 02 years of civil litigation experience; experience or internships/clinics in employment wage-and-hour or class actions are a plus
• Exposure to discovery motion practice oral advocacy or court appearances during law school externships or clerkships preferred
• Strong legal research writing and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and deadlines
• Positive proactive attitude and genuine interest in representing employees and consumers in impact litigation
• Ability to travel occasionally within Washington for hearings depositions and case-related needs

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Youll build a marketable litigation skillset early in your career working on sophisticated class and representative actions
• Youll join a collegial mission-driven team that invests in training courses and continuing education so you can grow into a full litigation associate role
• Youll receive competitive compensation ($130000$150000) plus medical dental vision 401(k) paid vacation and bonus potential in a firm that is actively expanding across multiple states

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