Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood PLLC, or PRK Livengood, is a growing Eastside mid-sized law firm that engages in a broad-based business and litigation practice providing legal services in, among other areas, business, corporate, financial, real estate, litigation, healthcare, education, construction, tax, estate planning, employment and labor law. Our shared values include commitment to excellence, respect, integrity, loyalty, and initiative.
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PRK Livengood is seeking a highly motivated employment litigation attorney who is licensed to practice in Washington State, and who has at least five years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity for growth potential in a successful and reputable firm as PRK Livengood continues to add attorneys and clients. We offer professional development opportunities, an extraordinary work environment, competitive salaries with opportunity for annual bonuses, and a robust benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with a health savings account, parental leave, and an opportunity to join the 401K and profit-sharing plan.
Ideal candidates will possess a demonstrated writing, research, and litigation skills and commitment to client service, enthusiasm for working in a team environment, and be ready to hit the ground running on pending cases and immediate client needs. Experience representing management/employers is preferred, and traditional labor and/or school law experience or interest is a plus.
*Job Summary:*
Under minimal supervision, provides senior level attorneys and clients with litigation support and legal guidance.
*Specific Responsibilities:*
* Works with Partner level attorneys to provide research, writing and litigation support on various legal issues
* Communicates with clients to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice
* Strategizes on how to resolve the clients' cases in a favorable and cost-effective manner
* Develops ideal arguments and represents clients in civil legal proceedings
* Prepares legal documents such as memorandums, pleadings, and briefing in a timely and accurate manner
* Draft agreements, employee handbooks, and separation agreements
* Provides support on the labor and employment aspects of business transactions
* Is a self-starter who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strategizes on how to resolve the clients' disputes in a favorable and cost-effective manner
* Stays informed about any current legislation
* Attends the firm's meetings
* Supports the firm and its leadership
* Vigorously engages in their own professional development
* Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open and candid dialogue with all the firm's constituencies
* Is familiar with and complies with all firm policies
* Performs other duties as assigned
_*The following bullets are from Senior Employment Attorney recruitment. Want to keep some of this, change them up a bit?*_
* Experience advising employers and handling a wide range of labor and employment issues, including litigation, and defending state and federal agency claims, a plus, and
* Familiarity with Washington State employment laws, performance management, reductions-in-force, wage and hour compliance, separation agreements, employee claims, independent contractors, and policies and practices.
* Ability to represent employers in litigation on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour matters
* Draft and review a wide variety of employment policies, offer letters, employment agreements, employee handbooks, and separation agreements
*Education & Experience:*
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
* Minimum 3-5 years litigation experience required with an interest in employment and school law
* Deposition and motion experience
* Must be licensed to practice law in Washington State
*Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*
* Experience in management side employment law, civil litigation (state and federal court) in a variety of contexts, including depositions, discovery, motions practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial, and advising clients
* Proficiency in using e-discovery tools and legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw
* Strong academic credentials
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong drafting and analytical skills
* Impeccable oral and written communication skills with high attention to detail
* Diligent work ethic
* Results-oriented self-starter with a high level of initiative
* Ability to manage competing demands and frequently changing priorities
* Ability to maintain confidential information
* Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment; basic to intermediate spreadsheet skills; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology
* Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
* Ability to communicate via telephone, email, or videoconferencing
* Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
*Benefits:*
* Annual Bonus potential
* Medical and vision insurance – we pay 100% of the employee medical premium and contribute $100.00 per month into the employee's Health Savings Account
* Voluntary dental insurance
* Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and health screening benefit
* Company-paid long-term disability insurance
* Company-paid life insurance
* Company-paid Life Assistance Program
* Company-paid I.D. Protection Program
* Flexible Spending Account
* Dependent Care Spending Account (a pre-tax Section 125 plan)
* 401(k) retirement savings plan – you may begin contributing to the 401k immediately upon commencing employment. In addition, upon completion of three months of the service and 1,000 hours worked in a calendar year, if employed on the final day of the calendar year, you will be entitled to an annual firm contribution plus an annual firm match based on employee contributions (up to a maximum amount)
* Paid Time Off
* 10 paid holidays per year
_The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus._
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your résumé and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and PRK Livengood.
Thank you for your interest in PRKL and this position. xevrcyc
Position open until filled, no phone calls or drop-ins please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

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