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March 27, 2026

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate - Seattle

Labor & EmploymentClass ActionCounselingLitigation
Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP

Seattle

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate - Seattle

Ballard Spahr LLP
Ballard Spahr LLPSeattle

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Class Action · Counseling · Litigation

PQE

2-5 years

Location

Seattle, Washington

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Join Ballard Spahr's Labor & Employment Litigation practice in Seattle. The firm has over 750 lawyers across 19 offices.
  • Seeking an associate with 2 to 5 years of relevant Labor & Employment Litigation experience.
  • Your responsibilities will include assisting with all aspects of class action and single-plaintiff litigation.
  • Work involves preparing position statements, evaluating claims, mediation preparation, discovery, depositions, motion drafting, and preparing cases for arbitration and trial.
  • Handle administrative charge work and research federal, state, and local employment laws to provide strategic advice on dispute avoidance and resolution.
  • Depending on your experience, you may also counsel HR professionals and business executives on employment law compliance and draft employment agreements.
  • Excellent research and writing skills, strong attention to detail, an interest in public speaking, and strong academic credentials are required.
  • The salary range for this position is $220,000 to $305,000, which will vary based on your experience, qualifications, and location.
  • You may be eligible for incentive bonus and/or profit-sharing bonus programs in addition to the base salary.
  • A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and ten paid holidays.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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