Description
The Seattle office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a mid-level associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its Employment Litigation team.
Ideal candidates will have experience defending employers in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour disputes. Experience advising clients on workplace policies and day-to-day employment issues is a plus.
This role requires strong litigation skills, including drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and agency position statements, along with the ability to deliver clear, persuasive written advocacy. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment and working both independently and collaboratively.
We are committed to delivering exceptional client service and are looking for attorneys who bring strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a genuine commitment to team collaboration and continued growth.
Candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the Washington State Bar.
Principals only.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a cover letter (addressed to Attorney Recruiting), resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (10 pages maximum, not heavily edited by others).
Benefits:
Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer Seattle paid sick leave and paid parental leave, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
Pursuant to Washington regulation, the annual salary range for this position is $160,000 – $195,000 and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Fisher Phillips is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email RECRUITING@fisherphillips.com.
