About the position
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with approximately 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified and experienced Employment Law Advisor and Workplace Investigator to join our Seattle team as an Associate Attorney. This role requires a legal professional with a strong background (5-9 years) in employment law, workplace investigations, and risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on compliance, workplace policies, and proactive strategies to address employment-related challenges. This position involves handling cases independently, conducting thorough investigations, and delivering high-quality legal analyses and reports. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.
Responsibilities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing day-to-day counseling on employment law issues, workplace policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise employers on compliance with federal and Washington state employment laws and regulations.
• Manage cases independently from inception through resolution, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
• Develop and implement proactive employment strategies tailored to client needs.
• Conduct impartial and thorough investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, fraud, compliance issues, and whistleblower claims.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and substantiated reports that include complex legal analyses.
• Perform legal research on employment law and workplace investigation issues
• Counsel clients on investigation processes and best practices.
• Develop and present training materials related to workplace investigations to educate clients and their teams.
Requirements
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in Washington state, or the ability to waive in.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and Washington state employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience with day-to-day counseling on employment law issues.
• Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing detailed legal reports.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
Benefits
• We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels.
• For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).