Closing Date: 31st December, 2026

Description:

The Seattle office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a mid-level associate with 4+ years of experience to join its Employment Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice representing employers throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience defending employers in employment-related disputes, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour claims. Experience counseling employers on workplace policies, compliance, and day-to-day employment issues is a plus.

Successful candidates will have experience with:

Managing employment litigation matters through multiple stages of a case;
Drafting pleadings, written discovery, substantive and dispositive motions, and other litigation filings;
Preparing responses and position statements in administrative agency proceedings;
Conducting legal research and developing clear, persuasive written advocacy; and
Working strategically with colleagues and clients to evaluate risk and develop practical solutions.

Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple matters and competing deadlines while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail. The role requires the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative litigation team.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
Admission to the Washington State Bar;
4+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably representing employers in labor and employment matters;
Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills; and
Strong organizational, communication, and case-management skills.

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample of no more than 10 pages that has not been heavily edited by others.