Employment Attorney - Seattle - Direct Counsel

    Direct Counsel
    Direct Counsel Seattle

    5 hours ago

    Legal
    Description

    Employment Attorney (Counseling + Litigation)

    Location: On-site preferred (with some flexibility) - Seattle, WA

    Practice Area: Employment Law (Employer-Side)

    Seniority: Mid- to Senior-Level (5+ years)

    About the Opportunity

    Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Attorney to join a business-focused, full-service law firm serving small to mid-size businesses.

    The firm was founded by former big-law attorneys who wanted to build a practice centered on high-quality legal work, collaboration, and sustainable work-life balance. The firm now offers integrated services across:

    • Business / Corporate
    • Employment
    • Litigation
    • Tax
    • Estate Planning / Probate

    The culture is collegial, supportive, and in-office, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and long-term professional growth.

    Position Overview

    This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys both employment counseling and litigation. The attorney will step into an established employer-side employment practice, inheriting work from a senior attorney approaching retirement.

    The position includes a mix of:

    • Day-to-day employment counseling and policy work for employers
    • Employment litigation and administrative matters when disputes arise

    The attorney will work directly with business clients, providing practical legal guidance and representation.

    Key Responsibilities

    Employment Counseling

    • Advise employers on hiring, discipline, termination, leave issues, and accommodations
    • Draft and update employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements
    • Provide compliance guidance under federal, state, and local employment laws

    Employment Litigation

    • Handle or supervise litigation matters, including:
    • Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims
    • Wage-and-hour disputes and statutory claims
    • Administrative charges and agency proceedings (EEOC and state agencies)

    Client & Firm Collaboration

    • Collaborate with attorneys across business and litigation practices
    • Support ongoing client relationships and contribute to practice growth over time

    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of employer-side employment-law experience
    • Strong background in employment counseling, policy development, and compliance
    • Experience handling or materially contributing to employment litigation
    • Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively
    • Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills
    • Admission (or ability to become admitted) in Washington State

    Work Environment & Expectations

    Billable Hours

    • Target of approximately 1,600 billable hours annually
    • Emphasis on sustainable workloads and balance

    Culture

    • Collaborative, in-person environment
    • Strong mentorship and partner accessibility
    • Focus on long-term careers, not churn

    Schedule

    • Attorneys are generally in the office most days
    • Some remote flexibility (e.g., one day per week) after onboarding
    • More in-office presence expected initially

    Compensation

    • Base salary range: $140,000 - $220,000, depending on experience, skills, and level of independence in both counseling and litigation
    • Bonus opportunities may be available based on performance
    • Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off

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