Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer

Employment Litigation Associate handling a wide range of labor & employment matters for local and national employers. Joining a diverse practice group at a law firm in Seattle, WA.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $145,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation. Proficient in effective communication with clients and colleagues, and experienced in handling a variety of labor and employment matters.

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Civil Litigation ExperienceLegal ResearchDrafting PleadingsTrial PreparationAdmission To Washington State Bar

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting PleadingsTaking DepositionsDefending DepositionsDrafting Discovery RequestsTrial PreparationTrial Assistance

Soft Skills

Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To Washington State Bar

Industry Keywords

Labor And Employment MattersBusiness LitigationWage And Hour Class ActionContract DisputesProfessional LiabilityBusiness DisputesState CourtsFederal Courts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the firm’s dynamic and sophisticated practice representing premier local and national employers.
Handle a wide range of labor & employment matters and business litigation.
Work with a diverse practice group that handles single plaintiff employment litigation, wage & hour class action litigation, contract disputes, professional liability, and business disputes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in civil litigation
This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance. Experience with both state and federal courts preferred.
This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in an effective manner.
This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions.
Admission to the state bar of Washington is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid schedule.
Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.