Employment Law Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Employment Law Attorney to join our firm and represent employers in both advisory and litigation matters.

This role focuses primarily on serving businesses with proactive counseling, risk management, and defense of employment-related claims. You will advise business owners and leadership teams on compliance, workplace policies, and personnel decisions, and represent clients in administrative proceedings and litigation when disputes arise.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to employer clients and work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.

Depending on experience and interest, this role may also include opportunities to assist with related business or transactional matters that intersect with employment law.

• Counsel employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Advise on hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour, leave laws, and workplace investigations
• Draft and review employment agreements, handbooks, policies, and severance agreements
• Provide proactive risk management guidance to minimize litigation exposure
• Support business clients with strategic HR decision-making

• Defend employers in administrative proceedings (EEOC, state agencies, etc.)
• Represent clients in state and federal court employment litigation
• Manage cases from initial assessment through resolution
• Conduct discovery, draft motions, take and defend depositions
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation

• Serve as primary relationship attorney for assigned clients
• Communicate clearly and strategically with business owners and leadership teams
• Collaborate with attorneys in business, estate, and real estate practice areas
• Contribute to client education and preventive training initiatives

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Washington
• 3+ years of employment law experience
• Experience advising employers on compliance and personnel matters
• Experience handling employment litigation independently
• Strong written advocacy and courtroom skills
• Confident, practical advisor to business decision-makers

• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Experience defending wage and hour claims
• Experience in multi-state employer compliance
• Background in business or corporate law
• Admitted to practice in Idaho

• Living our core values
• Delivering practical, business-oriented legal guidance
• Defending employer clients competently and strategically
• Managing litigation efficiently and effectively
• Building trusted, long-term client relationships
• Being a strong, collaborative member of the firm
• Converting excellent client service into measurable economic value for the firm

Some attorneys focus heavily on litigation excellence. Others develop a primarily advisory practice with selective litigation. We are committed to aligning roles with strengths and long-term growth.

• Salary range: $85,000 – $165,000 (depending on experience and litigation depth)
• Transparent bonus program based on production
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CLE and professional development support
• Bar dues and licensing fees covered

• Enjoy partnering with business owners and leadership teams
• Balance strategic thinking with strong advocacy skills
• Communicate risk clearly and confidently
• Are comfortable both advising and litigating
• Value structure, accountability, and collaboration

• Prefer exclusively plaintiff-side representation
• Resist collaboration or structured systems
• Struggle with deadlines or case management discipline

We are committed to helping good people do great things.
Our core values guide everything we do:

• We do the right thing
• We serve others
• We are passionate
• We solve problems
• We have a bias for action
• We communicate intentionally
• We are constantly improving

If those values resonate with you, we would love to connect.

Apply through the link below. All applications are handled confidentially.