Litigation Associate - National Platform, Seattle Office

Are you an experienced and motivated employment litigation attorney ready to take the next step in your career? Are you looking to work alongside a highly skilled team that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence? Do you want to join a firm that genuinely invests in your growth while offering exposure to sophisticated, high-impact matters?

If so, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.

Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, has been engaged to lead a confidential search on behalf of a highly respected, management-side law firm with a strong national platform and a well-established Seattle presence. This firm is widely recognized for its leadership in employment law and its commitment to delivering strategic, business-focused solutions to employers across a wide range of industries.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented employment litigation attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join a collaborative and high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring strong advocacy skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to litigation. This role offers hands-on responsibility, direct client exposure, mentorship from experienced partners, and a clear path for long-term professional development within a premier employment law practice.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Defend employers in employment litigation matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant disputes
• Handle class and collective action litigation, including discovery strategy and motion practice
• Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and agency position statements
• Advise clients on workplace policies, compliance issues, and day-to-day employment law matters
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues while managing matters independently as appropriate

WHAT YOU BRING

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active admission to the Washington State Bar in good standing
• 3 to 5 years of employment litigation experience, including class or collective actions
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and persuasive advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Seattle-market base salary range:
  Approximately $150,000 to $225,000, depending on experience and qualifications — consistent with current compensation for mid-level litigation associates in the Seattle area.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Performance-based bonuses (where applicable)
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation and nationally significant matters
• Collaborative culture with meaningful mentorship and long-term growth opportunities
• Seattle-based role supported by both a strong local team and national firm resources

This is a compelling opportunity to join a firm that prides itself on its culture, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to client service and attorney development.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm. Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented professionals in exceptional career opportunities. Through our innovative recruiting and team-building solutions, we support executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing nationwide.

Scion Staffing has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Recruitment Firms and Best Executive Search Firms in America, named a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm, and honored by The Business Times as a top recruitment firm.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to equitable, inclusive, and merit-based hiring practices for our internal teams, our clients, and the candidates we represent.

For positions located in jurisdictions with fair chance or conviction history ordinances, Scion Staffing complies fully with applicable laws and considers all qualified applicants. We believe diverse, inclusive, and unbiased recruitment practices are foundational to long-term success for our clients and our organization.