Junior Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Action Litigation

Junior Associate Attorney – Employment & Class Action Litigation

Location: Seattle, WA (On-Site)
Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 base
Job Type: Full-Time

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

This is an ideal post-bar / early-career role for an attorney who wants to build a litigation career on the plaintiff side. You’ll join a nationally respected plaintiff-side firm as it launches and grows its wage-and-hour and employment class action practice in Washington.

You’ll gain real, hands-on exposure to state and federal litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers—while receiving strong training, mentorship, and support from experienced class action litigators.

The Role

As a Junior Associate Attorney, you’ll support active wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington courts. This role is designed to help you grow quickly from post-bar responsibilities into a full litigation associate through structured guidance and increasing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses under attorney supervision
• Assist with written and document discovery, including document review, organization, and deposition preparation
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law and prepare written analyses for senior attorneys
• Participate in motion practice, oral advocacy, and court appearances as experience and responsibility increase
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage deadlines and case workflow
• Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel as directed
• Travel occasionally within Washington for hearings, depositions, or case-related needs

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed to practice law in Washington OR actively awaiting WA Bar results/admission
• Genuine interest in plaintiff-side employment, wage-and-hour, and class action litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with close attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Seattle

Preferred

• 0–2 years of civil litigation experience
• Exposure to discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, or court appearances through internships, clinics, externships, or clerkships
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic

Employment Stability Note

• Stable work history is preferred; for newly licensed attorneys, academic, clinic, clerkship, or internship continuity will be considered in lieu of full professional tenure

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm with a long-standing reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class action litigation. They have recovered millions of dollars for workers and consumers nationwide and are expanding their footprint into Washington. The firm is mission-driven, collaborative, and deeply invested in training the next generation of plaintiff-side litigators.

Important Notes (Recruiter Screening)

• Bar: Washington (or awaiting results)
• Relocation: Not offered
• Relocation Package: Not offered
• Work Model: On-site, Seattle, WA

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive base salary ($130K–$150K)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Structured mentorship and training from experienced class action attorneys
• Early exposure to meaningful litigation and court proceedings
• Long-term growth path within an expanding multi-state plaintiff-side firm