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Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

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Ballard Spahr

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United States , Seattle

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Salary:

220000.00 - 305000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its expanding Labor & Employment Litigation practice in Seattle. The position will be responsible for researching federal, state, and local employment laws and providing strategic thinking in avoiding and resolving employment disputes.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assisting in all aspects of class action and single-plaintiff litigation and administrative charge work
  • Preparing position statements
  • Evaluating claims
  • Preparing for mediations, discovery, depositions
  • Drafting motions
  • Preparing cases for arbitration and trial
  • Researching federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Providing strategic thinking in avoiding and resolving employment disputes
  • Counseling HR professionals and business executives on compliance with employment laws
  • Drafting employment agreements

Requirements:

  • 2 to 5 years of relevant Labor & Employment Litigation experience
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Interest in public speaking
  • Strong academic credentials
What we offer:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Incentive bonus program
  • Profit-sharing bonus program

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Job Posted:
April 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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