First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk

Orion Placement
  • Seattle, Washington
  • $130,000–$150,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
2 days ago

Job Description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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 Client Our 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 ($130,000$150,000), 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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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Numbers & Facts

LocationSeattle, Washington
Salary$130,000–$150,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Case Lawunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentation Reviewunmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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