Labor & Employment Associate Attorney – OSHA

Orion Placement
  • Seattle, Washington
  • $260,000–$350,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
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
Salary$260,000–$350,000 Per Year

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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