Labor & Employment Associate Attorney (5-9 years) - Workplace Investigator & Employment Law Advisor
About The Position
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with approximately 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified and experienced Employment Law Advisor and Workplace Investigator to join our Seattle team as an Associate Attorney. This role requires a legal professional with a strong background (5-9 years) in employment law, workplace investigations, and risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on compliance, workplace policies, and proactive strategies to address employment-related challenges. This position involves handling cases independently, conducting thorough investigations, and delivering high-quality legal analyses and reports. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in Washington state, or the ability to waive in.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and Washington state employment laws and regulations.
- Proven experience with day-to-day counseling on employment law issues.
- Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing detailed legal reports.
- Strong analytical and legal research skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing day-to-day counseling on employment law issues, workplace policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Advise employers on compliance with federal and Washington state employment laws and regulations.
- Manage cases independently from inception through resolution, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
- Develop and implement proactive employment strategies tailored to client needs.
- Conduct impartial and thorough investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, fraud, compliance issues, and whistleblower claims.
- Prepare detailed, accurate, and substantiated reports that include complex legal analyses.
- Perform legal research on employment law and workplace investigation issues
- Counsel clients on investigation processes and best practices.
- Develop and present training materials related to workplace investigations to educate clients and their teams.
Benefits
- We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
- For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
