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Employment Litigation Associate Attorney at Jobot

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies
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Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per year

A bit about us:

AmLaw 100 firm recognized for excellence across multiple practices including commercial litigation, class action defense, healthcare law, employment & labor law, and privacy & cybersecurity.

Why join us?

Immediate need for an Employment Litigation Attorney based out of Seattle. The ideal hire will come from a large and established defense firm or a smaller firm handling sophisticated employment defense matters.

Job Details

Qualifications
  • Member of the Washington State Bar
  • 4+ years in employment litigation
  • Understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations


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$250k - $350k exceeds typical entry-level pay for Lawyers nationally

National salary averages

Entry role paying above senior rates

$250k - $350k
↑ 201% vs typical entry-level
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Senior roles pay 116% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
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Scope & responsibility
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Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024