Job Description

Employment Law Attorney (Defense)

*Confidential application process*

ABOUT THE FIRM We have been exclusively retained by a premier boutique law firm based in Seattle, Washington, to find an exceptional Employment Defense Attorney. While small, this elite firm punches far above its weight, representing an impressive roster of high-value clients, industry leaders, and established corporations across the Pacific Northwest.

These firm prides itself on delivering sophisticated, top-tier legal representation without the rigid, impersonal bureaucracy of Big Law. Attorneys here enjoy significant autonomy, direct client contact, and a collaborative environment backed by a stellar, deeply experienced administrative and paralegal support team.

POSITION OVERVIEW The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of dedicated employment law experience, specifically on the management/defense side. You will step into an active, sophisticated caseload, handling a mix of employment litigation defense and proactive management counseling. This role requires an attorney who is ready to take a lead or primary second-chair role on matters, interface directly with key stakeholders, and deliver creative, strategic legal solutions.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT You will enjoy the high-caliber work and sophisticated client base typically reserved for national firms, paired with the quality of life, structural agility, and deep administrative support of a tight-knit boutique.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Litigation Defense: Represent employers in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies (EEOC, Washington State Human Rights Commission, etc.) against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination.
• Motion Practice & Case Management: Draft pleadings, motions, summary judgment briefs, and comprehensive discovery requests/responses. Take ownership of discovery strategy and scheduling.
• Depositions & Oral Advocacy: Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, key witnesses, and corporate representatives. Argue motions confidently in court.
• Proactive Counseling: Provide strategic counseling and preventive advice to corporate clients regarding workplace policies, handbooks, employee discipline, terminations, compliance with WA state employment laws, and risk mitigation.
• Workplace Investigations: Conduct independent workplace investigations and draft definitive reports and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 5 to 8 years of substantive experience in employment law, with a strong emphasis on defense/management representation.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
• Skills: Superb legal writing, analytical acumen, and sharp oral advocacy skills. A proven track record of handling depositions and drafting successful dispositive motions is required.
• Mindset: A professional, client-focused demeanor with the capability to manage high-value corporate relationships confidently and autonomously.

WHAT THE FIRM OFFERS

• Elite Compensation & Benefits: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with firm match, and generous paid time off.
• Premier Support Staff: An exceptional, dedicated administrative and paralegal team that allows you to focus on high-level legal work rather than operational overhead.

Please send your confidential resume to Spencer McAdoo at spencer.mcadoo@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-2943 to discuss this in more detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.