Labor & Employment Attorney

Job Description

Foster Garvey is seeking an attorney with 6 to 12 years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice group as an associate or counsel-level attorney in our Seattle office. For highly experienced and motivated attorneys with a portable book of business, a principal role may be considered.

Foster Garvey represents both large and small employers. We have deep experience across multiple industry sectors, including healthcare, public entities, assisted living, higher education, shipping, Indian tribes, manufacturing, construction, retail, restaurants, insurance brokerages, consulting, financial services, and professional services.

At Foster Garvey, you will work alongside attorneys and staff motivated by excellent client service. You will find resources and mentors to help you grow professionally and work with a team that values everyone’s contributions. You will also be encouraged to seek opportunities to work on pro bono matters and public service. The Firm has a track record of litigating significant pro bono cases that protect the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable people.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Foster Garvey and enhance our ability to provide clients with innovative, creative, and collaborative advocacy. The Opportunity & Progress Council (OPC) guides Foster Garvey’s actions in these important areas by executing the Firm’s strategic initiatives aimed at breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a shared environment where everyone can do their best work together.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• 6 to 12 years of experience in labor and employment law, including single-plaintiff and class action litigation and employment advice and counseling;
• Demonstrated record working in a broad spectrum of employment law, litigation and advice, including anti-discrimination and harassment, wage and hour claims and counseling, employee leave and disability accommodation management and advice, and drafting employment agreements, settlements, policies and handbooks;
• Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective direct client service and build and maintain successful client relationships;
• The ability to independently manage significant and simultaneous individual responsibilities and work with multiple attorneys;
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in business development and supporting practice group business development;
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills;
• A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills;
• Enthusiasm to work with and build a diverse team;
• Interest, ability, or experience working in traditional labor legal advice or collective bargaining negotiations is a plus;
• Experience with Oregon litigation or employment law is a plus;
• A license to practice law in Washington State is required, and a license to practice law in Oregon State is a plus.
  
  

Salary Range

The current annualized salary range for this position is $205,000 to $350,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation And Benefits

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Commuter allowance
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Billable credit hours for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work
• Billable credit hours for Associate Training
• Annual bonus and production increase
• The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.
  
  

Pre-Employment Screening

Any job offer will depend upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, reference sheet, and writing sample via our Careers Portal webpage. To be considered, applicants must submit all requested materials.

If you need assistance with the application process or have questions about the position, please contact Georgia Woodruff, Attorney Recruiting Manager, at georgia.woodruff@foster.com .

Foster Garvey values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, political ideology, familial relationships, or status in any other legally protected group.