Job Description

Why Seyfarth:

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 and experienced Employment Law Advisor and Workplace Investigator to join our Seattle team. This role requires a legal professional with a strong background (5+ years) in employment law, workplace investigations, and risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expert guidance on compliance, workplace policies, and proactive strategies to address employment-related challenges. This position involves handling cases independently, conducting thorough investigations, and delivering high-quality legal analyses and reports. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. 

You Have:

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing day-to-day counseling on employment law issues, workplace policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise employers on compliance with federal and Washington state employment laws and regulations.
• Manage cases independently from inception through resolution, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
• Develop and implement proactive employment strategies tailored to client needs.
• Conduct impartial and thorough investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, fraud, compliance issues, and whistleblower claims.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and substantiated reports that include complex legal analyses.
• Perform legal research on employment law and workplace investigation issues
• Counsel clients on investigation processes and best practices.
• Develop and present training materials related to workplace investigations to educate clients and their teams.

 

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in Washington state, or the ability to waive in.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and Washington state employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience with day-to-day counseling on employment law issues.
• Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing detailed legal reports.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Experience developing and delivering training materials is a plus.

What We Provide:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

More About Seyfarth:

With approximately 1000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

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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.

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The salary range for this role is $305,000 to $380,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington. 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.

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Location Specific Language:

This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Worldwide

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