Garvey Schubert Barer is seeking a junior to midlevel Employment Associate to join the Labor, Employment and Immigration practice group in the Seattle office. The successful candidate will have:

A minimum of 3 years of labor and employment experience; litigation, as well as advice and counseling experience, is preferred;
Experience responding to demand letters and conducting related investigations; coordinating discovery including preparing responses and compiling documents; working with legal support staff; and drafting substantive legal memoranda, briefs and declarations;
Strong academic credentials;
Excellent analytical and writing skills;
Ability to work in a team as well as the ability to handle significant individual responsibilities; and
A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills;
License to practice law in Washington State (preferred).
Experience in labor-management relations and labor disputes, including collective bargaining with unions, election campaigns, strike planning and prevention, administrating union contracts and litigating disputes is a plus, but not required.

Garvey Schubert Barer represents both large and small employers. We have deep experience in multiple industry sectors, such as healthcare, assisted living, organizations serving the developmentally disabled, Indian tribes, higher education, shipping, manufacturing, construction, retail, restaurants, insurance brokerages, small public entities, consulting, financial services and professional services.
GSB values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, political ideology, familial relationships, or status in any other legally protected group.
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit their resume, transcripts, writing sample and cover letter via our Careers Portal at www.gsblaw.com. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Deverie Robinson, Director of Attorney Recruiting & Development, at (206) 816-1429.