Labor & Employment Associate (2-7 years) - Wage & Hour / Class Action Litigation
Seyfarth Shaw
Seattle, WA · Posted June 29, 2026
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Why Seyfarth
Labor & Employment Associate (2-7 years) - Wage & Hour / Class Action Litigation
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with approximately 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Labor and Employment Associate with 2-7 years of Wage & Hour/Class Action Litigation experience for a position in its Seattle office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.
You Have
-2-7 years of labor and employment experience, focusing for a substantial portion of that time on wage and hour/class action litigation.
-The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
-Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
-Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills required.
-Admission to the Washington Bar or the ability to waive in (required)
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. We provide comprehensive training, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our attorneys to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management.
More About Seyfarth
With approximately 1000 lawyers across 19 Offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.
SEATTLE
The salary range for this role is $235,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location Specific Language
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This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104
-2-7 years of labor and employment experience, focusing for a substantial portion of that time on wage and hour/class action litigation.
-The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
-Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
-Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills required.
-Admission to the Washington Bar or the ability to waive in (required)