March 27, 2026

Labor & Employment Associate (3-6 years) - OSHA

Labor & EmploymentOSHA

Seyfarth Shaw LLP
District of Columbia, Seattle, Boston, New York City, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte

Seyfarth Shaw LLPDistrict of Columbia, Seattle, Boston, New York City, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte

Practice area

Labor & Employment · OSHA

PQE

3-6 years

Locations

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate Attorney position requiring 3-6 years of legal experience.
Primary practice focus on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) matters.
Responsibilities include OSHA/MSHA compliance, enforcement, and related litigation, encompassing on-site inspections and agency interactions.
Experience with Environmental and Whistleblower defense matters is also required; environmental litigation experience is a plus.
Candidates should have increasingly responsible litigation experience, including depositions, discovery, and motion practice.
Join a national practice known for extensive trial and appellate litigation against Federal and State OSHA, and defense of workplace whistleblower claims.
Position is available in a US office, with Seattle, WA or Chicago being preferred locations.
Must be admitted to the State Bar for the chosen home office or be eligible to waive in.
Requires excellent academic credentials, strong analytical skills, and superior verbal and written communication abilities.
The salary range for the Seattle office is $260,000 to $350,000, plus eligibility for annual merit increases and bonus compensation.
Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k).
This position operates under a hybrid work arrangement in Seattle, WA.

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Jenny Swan Clearman
Legal Recruiter
Swan Legal Search
Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?
Heriberto Alvarez Jr. joined Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.
Jenny was instrumental in helping me navigate the legal job market and land a job in Seattle, Washington (where I recently moved from Los Angeles). She was extremely attentive, and she helped me prepare for the multiple interviews with the different employers. Jenny was very responsive to my questions and comments, and she worked hard on the back end to ensure the transition to my new firm was seamless. I would definitely recommend her and Swan Legal! Thanks, Jenny.
Heriberto Alvarez Jr.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Los Angeles
Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Andrew J. Rambo joined Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Sacramento office in the Litigation group.
Kate was extremely helpful in my search for a new legal home. Do not hesitate to work with Kate to achieve your goals. With Kate’s assistance, I interview and had an offer in hand at a top choice firm within week.
Andrew J. Rambo
Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Sacramento

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Jenny Swan Clearman
Legal Recruiter
Swan Legal Search
Why talk to Jenny Swan Clearman?
Heriberto Alvarez Jr. joined Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Los Angeles office in the Labor & Employment group.
Jenny was instrumental in helping me navigate the legal job market and land a job in Seattle, Washington (where I recently moved from Los Angeles). She was extremely attentive, and she helped me prepare for the multiple interviews with the different employers. Jenny was very responsive to my questions and comments, and she worked hard on the back end to ensure the transition to my new firm was seamless. I would definitely recommend her and Swan Legal! Thanks, Jenny.
Heriberto Alvarez Jr.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Los Angeles
Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
Legal Recruiter
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?
Andrew J. Rambo joined Seyfarth Shaw LLP's Sacramento office in the Litigation group.
Kate was extremely helpful in my search for a new legal home. Do not hesitate to work with Kate to achieve your goals. With Kate’s assistance, I interview and had an offer in hand at a top choice firm within week.
Andrew J. Rambo
Seyfarth Shaw LLP • Sacramento

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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