Labor & Employment Associate Attorney – OSHA

Orion Placement
  • Seattle, Washington
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $260,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a nationally recognized labor and employment team with a strong OSHA and workplace safety practice
    • Handle sophisticated, high-stakes matters involving OSHA compliance, enforcement, inspections, investigations, and related litigation
    • Build deep subject-matter expertise in a niche practice area that is highly valuable and not easy to find
    • Work on meaningful client matters with real responsibility, strong mentorship, and direct exposure to case strategy
    • Grow with a forward-thinking firm that invests in training, professional development, and long-term attorney success

    Location: Hybrid role based in Seattle, Washington, offering the flexibility of remote work with meaningful in-office collaboration.

    Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of directly relevant OSHA, MSHA, environmental, and/or whistleblower experience, along with admission to the home office state bar or the ability to waive in.

    About Us

    We are a high-performing legal team known for handling complex matters with precision, innovation, and a strong commitment to client service. We combine sophisticated legal work with a collaborative, modern environment where attorneys are supported in building strong careers and doing impactful work. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Advise clients on OSHA compliance, enforcement matters, inspections, and agency interactions
    • Represent employers in OSHA, MSHA, environmental, and whistleblower-related matters
    • Handle litigation tasks including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case strategy
    • Support on-site inspections, responses to agency inquiries, and enforcement proceedings
    • Partner with senior attorneys and clients on high-value workplace safety and regulatory matters
    • Draft clear, strategic written work product and communicate effectively with clients and agencies
    • Contribute to a national practice serving employers across complex regulatory and litigation matters

    Qualifications

    • JD from an accredited law school
    • 3+ years of directly relevant OSHA, MSHA, environmental, and/or whistleblower experience
    • Experience with OSHA compliance, enforcement, inspections, and agency interaction
    • Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
    • Strong academic credentials
    • State bar admission in the relevant office location or ability to waive in
    • Deposition, discovery, and motion practice experience preferred
    • Environmental compliance, enforcement, or litigation experience is a plus

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You will be part of a sophisticated practice where your work matters, your development is taken seriously, and your niche experience is valued. This is an opportunity to grow in a collaborative, high-caliber environment that offers strong training, substantive client exposure, and long-term career upside.

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    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSeattle, Washington

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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