Employment Law Attorney

Employment Law Attorney Opening at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC

About Us
Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC is a thriving law firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Portland. We specialize in real estate, land use, construction, probate, employment, and business law. Our clients include individuals, businesses, and municipalities, and we take pride in delivering practical, effective legal solutions through a collaborative and client-focused approach. At Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, we prioritize integrity, high-level client services, and maintaining a positive, warm, inclusive, collegial, and drama-free work environment.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified Employment Law Associate to join our active Labor and Employment team. The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of employment litigation and transactional experience (representing employers specifically).

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation matters, including discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour claims.


• Draft pleadings, handle discovery, take and defend depositions, and argue motions in state and federal courts.


• Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and trial settings.


• Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.


• Draft and review employment agreements, severance agreements, policies, and handbooks.


• Contribute to case strategy, client communication, and risk assessment.


• Prepare and respond to agency charges and investigations, including EEOC, Labor & Industries and Employment Security Department matters.


• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across offices to deliver effective, client-centered service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school


• Active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar


• 4-5 years of employment litigation and transactional experience 


• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills


• Excellent judgment, communication, and case management abilities


• Ability to get along with others especially under stressful situations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Adept at federal and state wage and hour laws and the interplay between them


• Able to do both employment law litigation and employment transactional work including drafting employment agreements, noncompetes and other restrictive covenants

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience


• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave


• 401(k) with employer match


• Parking reimbursement


• A collegial, drama-free workplace with a strong sense of mutual respect and support


• Ongoing training and mentorship from senior attorneys


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How to Apply
All applications must include:

• Resume (including bar license number)


• Cover letter

To apply, please submit the above and complete the application process at:
https://dfpblaw.bamboohr.com/careers

Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.