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First Year Associate Attorney Post Bar Law Clerk at Orion Placement

Orion Placement Seattle, WA

Job Description

Pay: $130000.00 - $150000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm as it launches and grows its wage-and-hour and employment class action practice in WashingtonGet true hands-on experience in high-impact state and federal litigation against regional national and Fortune 500 companiesPerfect post-bar role if youre eager to build a litigation career in plaintiff-side employment and class actions with strong training and mentoringCompetitive compensation in the $130k$150k range plus benefits growth and support for ongoing professional development Location: On-site in Seattle WA. Youll be part of a growing local team while collaborating closely with experienced class action litigators in a centrally located office accessible from Seattle Bellevue Renton and surrounding communities. Note: You must be licensed to practice law in Washington (or awaiting WA Bar results/admission) able to work on-site full-time in Seattle and genuinely interested in plaintiff-side employment wage-and-hour and consumer class and representative actions. Occasional travel within Washington may be required. About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm expanding its footprint into Washington with a long-standing reputation in wage-and-hour employment and consumer class action litigation. They litigate complex cases in state and federal courts against regional national and Fortune 500 employers and companies. With a mission-driven culture and a track record of recovering millions for workers and consumers they combine high-powered advocacy with a deep commitment to justice. Job Description Support a busy docket of wage-and-hour employment and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courtsDraft complaints motions briefs discovery requests and responses and other litigation documents under the guidance of experienced attorneysAssist with written and document discovery including document review organization and preparation for depositions and hearingsConduct legal research on statutes regulations and case law and prepare clear written analyses for supervising attorneysParticipate in law and motion practice oral advocacy and court appearances as opportunities arise as you progress from post-bar to associate responsibilitiesCollaborate with attorneys paralegals and staff to keep cases organized on track and moving toward favorable resolutionsCommunicate professionally with clients co-counsel and opposing counsel as directed always reflecting the firms high standards Qualifications Licensed to practice law in Washington or awaiting WA Bar results/admission02 years of civil litigation experience; experience or internships/clinics in employment wage-and-hour or class actions are a plusExposure to discovery motion practice oral advocacy or court appearances during law school externships or clerkships preferredStrong legal research writing and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and deadlinesPositive proactive attitude and genuine interest in representing employees and consumers in impact litigationAbility to travel occasionally within Washington for hearings depositions and case-related needs Why Youll Love Working Here Youll build a marketable litigation skillset early in your career working on sophisticated class and representative actionsYoull join a collegial mission-driven team that invests in training courses and continuing education so you can grow into a full litigation associate roleYoull receive competitive compensation ($130000$150000) plus medical dental vision 401(k) paid vacation and bonus potential in a firm that is actively expanding across multiple states JPC-492 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceRequirements: Must have WA bar OR be awaiting results. Must have stable employment indicators (Tenure. Use ur judgement - they may not have a track record yet being a new atty). Relocation: NO. PACK:NONo address for this location Submissions Name / Andy / ; Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary) Plaintiff-side wage-and-hour and employment class action firm is expanding into Seattle and hiring a post-bar / junior litigation associate to build its Washington practice. Role is on-site and focused on complex class and representative actions in WA state and federal courts with heavy drafting research discovery and motion practice under close mentorship. Ideal candidate is WA-barred or pending academically solid mission-driven and eager to grow quickly in plaintiff-side employment and class action litigation. Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk - Lawyers for Justice PC - JPC 492 - Source **New Job Order Alert** Client job title: First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law ClerkLocation: Seattle WAOn-site hybrid remote: On-siteExperience: 0Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Post-Bar Law Clerk Post-Bar Litigation Associate Junior Associate Attorney Litigation Associate Employment Litigation Associate Class Action Associate Wage and Hour Associate Plaintiff-Side Associate Civil Litigation Associate# of hires needed: 1Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES Key Skills Children Activity,Environmental Consultancy,Corporate,Anesthesia,Documentation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 130000 - 150000

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