Employment Law Attorney (Employer Side)

This role focuses primarily on serving businesses with proactive counseling, risk management, and defense of employment-related claims. You will advise business owners and leadership teams on compliance, workplace policies, and personnel decisions, and represent clients in administrative proceedings and litigation when disputes arise.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to employer clients and work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.

Advisory Responsibilities

• Counsel employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Advise on hiring, discipline, termination, wage and hour, leave laws, and workplace investigations
• Draft and review employment agreements, handbooks, policies, and severance agreements
• Provide proactive risk management guidance to minimize litigation exposure
• Support business clients with strategic HR decision-making

Litigation Responsibilities

• Defend employers in administrative proceedings (EEOC, state agencies, etc.)
• Represent clients in state and federal court employment litigation
• Manage cases from initial assessment through resolution
• Conduct discovery, draft motions, take and defend depositions
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation

Client & Practice Development

• Serve as primary relationship attorney for assigned clients
• Communicate clearly and strategically with business owners and leadership teams
• Collaborate with attorneys in business, estate, and real estate practice areas
• Contribute to client education and preventive training initiatives

Required Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Washington
• 3+ years of employment law experience
• Experience advising employers on compliance and personnel matters
• Experience handling employment litigation independently
• Strong written advocacy and courtroom skills
• Confident, practical advisor to business decision-makers

Preferred But Not Required

• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Experience defending wage and hour claims
• Experience in multi-state employer compliance
• Background in business or corporate law
• Admitted to practice in Idaho

• Living our core values
• Delivering practical, business-oriented legal guidance
• Defending employer clients competently and strategically
• Managing litigation efficiently and effectively
• Building trusted, long-term client relationships
• Being a strong, collaborative member of the firm
• Converting excellent client service into measurable economic value for the firm

Some attorneys focus heavily on litigation excellence. Others develop a primarily advisory practice with selective litigation. We are committed to aligning roles with strengths and long-term growth.

• Salary range: $85,000 – $165,000 (depending on experience and litigation depth)
• Transparent bonus program based on production
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CLE and professional development support
• Bar dues and licensing fees covered

This Role Is a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy partnering with business owners and leadership teams
• Balance strategic thinking with strong advocacy skills
• Communicate risk clearly and confidently
• Are comfortable both advising and litigating
• Value structure, accountability, and collaboration

This Role May Not Be the Right Fit If You:

• Prefer exclusively plaintiff-side representation
• Avoid courtroom responsibility
• Resist collaboration or structured systems
• Struggle with deadlines or case management discipline

• We do the right thing
• We serve others
• We are passionate
• We solve problems
• We have a bias for action
• We communicate intentionally
• We are constantly improving

If those values resonate with you, we would love to connect.

Apply through the link below. All applications are handled confidentially.

Experienced attorneys who want to explore fit before applying are welcome to start a discreet, confidential conversation.