Labor & Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Associate 

Location: Seattle, WA

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: Highly competitive and based on experience

About the Firm: A top-tier Am Law firm is looking to expand its Pacific Northwest presence by adding a talented Labor & Employment Associate to its Seattle office. The firm offers an excellent foundation for professional growth, high-stakes litigation experience, and a supportive, high-performing environment working with fantastic clients.

Position Overview: Seeking a mid-level associate with 3 to 5 years of employment litigation experience. This role involves working hand-in-hand with partners on robust defense strategies for single-plaintiff and class action matters, as well as providing proactive compliance and advisory services. Backgrounds touching on organized labor or union negotiations are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend single-plaintiff cases and assist in the management of complex class actions.

• Recommend and collaborate with partners on case tactics and overall strategy.

• Conduct substantial brief writing, draft discovery requests, and handle responses.

• Argue motions in court and take/defend depositions.

• Conduct internal investigations and interview witnesses.

• Advise clients on complex employment law matters and the labor/employment implications of mergers and acquisitions.

• Keep case dockets, deadlines, and project workflows meticulously organized.

Position Requirements:

• Education: JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Experience: 3–5 years of employment litigation and counseling experience in a law firm environment.

• Bar Admission: Active license to practice in Washington (or licensed in CA with a willingness to seek immediate admission to the WA bar).

• Skills: Strong attention to detail, proactive follow-up, and superior proofreading skills. Excellent customer service mindset toward both clients and internal team members. Technical proficiency in MS Office suite.

• Core Values: Dedication to personal practice development, diversity, and a collaborative team ethos.

Compensation & Benefits: * Highly competitive salary based on depth of experience in the practice area.

• Work-Life Customization: Flexibility to choose a lower billable-hours track with a proportional adjustment to compensation.

• Participation in the firm's lucrative associate bonus program.

To Apply:

Please send your confidential resume and writing sample to Nykki McAdoo at nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.