Closing Date: 10th April, 2026
Description:
Fisher Phillips seeks an entry-level associate to join our Seattle office. We are looking for a highly motivated law student or first-year associate who possesses excellent academic credentials and a genuine interest in labor and employment law. Prior work experience is preferred but not required. This position is ideal for a 2025 or 2026 law school graduate looking to start their legal career in labor and employment law. As an entry-level associate, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of labor and employment law while working closely with experienced attorneys on a diverse range of cases.Admission to the Washington Bar, or eligibility to sit for the bar exam in Washington, and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school are required.
To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself).
We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Benefits: Associate attorneys may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Attorneys have unlimited vacation; however, vacation time needs to be taken in moderation and accommodate the firm's needs. We also offer Seattle paid sick leave and paid parental leave, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
Pursuant to Washington regulation, the annual salary for this position is $155,000, and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Fisher Phillips is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email RECRUITING@fisherphillips.com.
