Senior Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Action Litigation

Senior Associate Attorney – Employment & Class Action Litigation

Location: Seattle, WA (On-Site)
Compensation: $130,000 – $250,000 base (DOE)
Job Code: JPC-495

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Step into a senior, high-impact role at a nationally recognized plaintiff-side firm as it expands its Washington practice and builds out its Seattle office. This position offers significant responsibility leading wage-and-hour and employment class and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the firm’s presence in Washington—handling complex litigation, mentoring junior attorneys, and working closely with firm leadership in a mission-driven environment focused on results and client advocacy.

The Role

As a Senior Associate Attorney, you will lead complex employment and class action litigation in Washington and California state and federal courts. This is a hands-on role with ownership across all phases of litigation, suited for an experienced litigator ready to take on leadership responsibility without the bureaucracy of a large firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions
• Own all phases of litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions and complex briefs in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts; prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
• Conduct advanced legal research and provide strategic analysis on statutes, regulations, and case law
• Represent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage class cases and high-volume litigation efficiently
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff, contributing to the growth and development of the Seattle office
• Travel occasionally for hearings, depositions, and case-related needs

Requirements

Qualifications

Required – No Exceptions

• Active license to practice law in California or Washington (CA or WA Bar required)
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience with substantial responsibility for discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, and depositions
• Demonstrated stable employment history (average tenure of ~2 years per role)
• Strong written advocacy skills with a track record of drafting high-quality motions, briefs, and discovery
• Confident courtroom presence and strong deposition and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a demanding litigation docket in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Professional, reliable work history with mature judgment and client-facing experience
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Seattle

Preferred

• Prior experience with wage-and-hour, employment law, class actions, or complex litigation
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or leading case teams

Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm with a national reputation for excellence in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class action litigation. The firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of workers and consumers and is actively expanding its footprint across multiple states. Their culture combines high standards, real ownership, and deep commitment to client advocacy—without unnecessary hierarchy or red tape.

Important Notes (Recruiter Screening)

• Relocation: Not offered
• Relocation Package: Not offered
• Work Model: On-site, Seattle, WA

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive base salary ($130K–$250K DOE)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Senior-level responsibility with real influence in building a Seattle practice
• Collaborative team culture with strong mentorship and leadership access
• Clear long-term growth path within an expanding multi-state firm