The role involves working on a broad range of complex employment litigation for employers across multiple industries, covering single-plaintiff claims, wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, discrimination and harassment claims, trade secret disputes, and workplace investigations.
It offers substantial client contact, hands-on litigation experience, and opportunities for close collaboration with partners and clients on sophisticated and strategic matters.
Key responsibilities include managing all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts (e.g., drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, case strategy, taking and defending depositions, participating in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances), collaborating with clients on employment counseling and risk management issues, and contributing to business development.
Requires experience handling California employment law matters; prior experience at a law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department is preferred.

Midlevel Employment Litigation Associate

3-5 PQE · October 27, 2026 (Today)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

3-5 PQE · October 27, 2026 (Today)

Salary

$225,000 - $330,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Class Action · Litigation · Wage & Hour

Locations

District of Columbia · Seattle · New York City · Los Angeles · San Francisco · Chicago · Portland

Trusted recruiters

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Overview

The role involves working on a broad range of complex employment litigation for employers across multiple industries, covering single-plaintiff claims, wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, discrimination and harassment claims, trade secret disputes, and workplace investigations.
It offers substantial client contact, hands-on litigation experience, and opportunities for close collaboration with partners and clients on sophisticated and strategic matters.
Key responsibilities include managing all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts (e.g., drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, case strategy, taking and defending depositions, participating in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances), collaborating with clients on employment counseling and risk management issues, and contributing to business development.
Requires experience handling California employment law matters; prior experience at a law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department is preferred.

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Last updated: October 27, 2026