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Seattle – Litigation Attorney
Confidential Opportunity | Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation
Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Full-Time
Workplace: Onsite
Salary: $160,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience
Position Overview
A growing, established plaintiff-side law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney for its Seattle office.
The attorney will represent employees and consumers in state and federal courts, handling wage-and-hour, class action, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies.
The ideal candidate is an experienced civil litigator with strong courtroom skills, excellent legal writing abilities, and the ability to independently manage an active caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage civil litigation cases from inception through resolution.
- Handle plaintiff-side wage-and-hour, employment, class action, and representative action matters.
- Conduct and respond to discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
- Draft and argue motions and appear at court hearings.
- Represent clients in state and federal courts, including trial proceedings.
- Develop litigation strategies and negotiate settlements.
- Communicate with clients and provide legal guidance throughout litigation.
Qualifications
- 5 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Washington or California, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction with admission to the Washington or California Bar pending.
- Strong experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and courtroom appearances.
- Experience with plaintiff-side employment litigation, wage-and-hour matters, class actions, or complex litigation is a plus.
- Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple cases.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $160,000–$200,000 annually
- Performance-based discretionary bonuses and merit increases.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000