Junior Associate Attorney Class Action Litigation

Junior Associate Attorney - Employment & Class Action Litigation

Location: Seattle, WA (On-site)

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 base

Job Type: Full-Time

Why This Is a Great Opportunity:

This is an ideal post-bar / early-career role for an attorney who wants to build a litigation career on the plaintiff side. You'll join a nationally respected plaintiff-side firm as it launches and grows its wage‑and‑hour and employment class action practice in Washington.

You’ll gain real, hands‑on exposure to state and federal litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers—while receiving strong training, mentorship, and support from experienced class action litigators.

The Role:

As a Junior Associate Attorney, you’ll support active wage‑and‑hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington courts. This role is designed to help you grow quickly from post-bar responsibilities into a full litigation associate through structured guidance and increasing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support employment, wage‑and‑hour, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses under attorney supervision
• Assist with written and document discovery, including document review, organization, and deposition preparation
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law and prepare written analyses for senior attorneys
• Participate in motion practice, oral advocacy, and court appearances as experience and responsibility increase
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to manage deadlines and case workflow
• Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel as directed
• Travel occasionally within Washington for hearings, depositions, or case-related needs

Requirements and

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Washington OR actively awaiting WA Bar results/admission
• Genuine interest in plaintiff-side employment, wage‑and‑hour, and class action litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with close attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to work on‑site full‑time in Seattle
• 0-2 years of civil litigation experience (preferred)
• Exposure to discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, or court appearances through internships, clinics, externships, or clerkships (preferred)
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic (preferred)

Employment Stability

Note:

Stable work history is preferred; for newly licensed attorneys, academic, clinic, clerkship, or internship continuity will be considered in lieu of full professional tenure.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($130K-$150K)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Structured mentorship and training from experienced class action attorneys
• Early exposure to meaningful litigation and court proceedings
• Long‑term growth path within an expanding multi‑state plaintiff-side firm

About Our Client:

Our client is a fast‑growing plaintiff-side law firm with a long-standing reputation in wage‑and‑hour, employment, and consumer class action litigation. They have recovered millions of dollars for workers and consumers nationwide and are expanding their footprint into Washington. The firm is mission-driven, collaborative, and deeply invested in training the next generation of plaintiff-side litigators.

Important Notes (Recruiter Screening):

• Bar:
  Washington (or awaiting results)
• Relocation:
  Not offered
• Work Model:
  On-site, Seattle, WA