Pernini Legal LLC · 9 hours ago
First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
0+ years expPernini Legal LLC is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm expanding its footprint into Washington. They are seeking a First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk to support their wage-and-hour and employment class action practice, providing hands-on experience in high-impact litigation.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Teresa Brazzel Pernini
Responsibilities
Support a busy docket of wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts
Draft complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents under the guidance of experienced attorneys
Assist with written and document discovery, including document review, organization, and preparation for depositions and hearings
Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law and prepare clear, written analyses for supervising attorneys
Participate in law and motion practice, oral advocacy, and court appearances as opportunities arise as you progress from post-bar to associate responsibilities
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to keep cases organized, on track, and moving toward favorable resolutions
Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel as directed, always reflecting the firm’s high standards
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in Washington, or awaiting WA Bar results/admission
0–2 years of civil litigation experience; experience or internships/clinics in employment, wage-and-hour, or class actions are a plus
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and deadlines
Positive, proactive attitude and genuine interest in representing employees and consumers in impact litigation
Ability to travel occasionally within Washington for hearings, depositions, and case-related needs
Preferred
Exposure to discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, or court appearances during law school, externships, or clerkships preferred
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Pernini Legal LLC
Pernini Legal brings over three decades of unparalleled legal experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase