Permanent Placements LLC · 1 day ago
Employment Litigation Associate
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$170K/yr - $195K/yr
3+ years expPermanent Placements LLC is a national law firm with a leading management-side labor and employment practice, seeking a mid-level to senior Employment Litigation Associate for its Seattle office. The role involves defending employers in various employment litigation matters, managing multiple active cases, and providing litigation-focused guidance to clients.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ana A. B.
Responsibilities
Defend employers in employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and class or collective actions
Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenants
Draft and manage pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and agency position statements
Take ownership of litigation tasks while collaborating closely with partners and team members
Manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment
Provide practical, litigation-focused guidance to employer clients as issues arise
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of true employment litigation experience
Experience defending employers preferred
Exposure to class or collective action litigation valued
Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a team
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Active admission to the Washington State Bar
Preferred
Management-side employment litigation experience
A mix of employment litigation and other civil litigation acceptable if employment litigation is substantive
Plaintiff-side candidates may be considered, subject to conflicts review
No industry-specific background required
Employee benefits or ERISA experience not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid parental leave
401(k) with profit sharing
Life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program
Optional benefits including commuter programs and pet insurance
Company
Permanent Placements LLC
Permanent Placements focuses on full time, direct hire positions across multiple industries and disciplines.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase