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James Hawkins APLC has been serving employees for more than 25 years, fighting to protect their rights and helping them pursue the justice they deserve. Join a team that is passionate about advocating for working people, committed to excellence, and driven to make a real difference in our clients’ lives.

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Associate Attorney

Location: Washington

Plaintiff Employment & Class Actions (Washington Licensed)

We are an expanding plaintiffs’ law firm seeking an Associate Attorney (1+ years experience) licensed to practice in Washington with an interest in employment and class action litigation.

This is an opportunity to work on impactful cases involving wage-and-hour violations and other employment-related matters, while gaining hands-on experience in all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Assist with case strategy and legal research
  • Support development of class and representative actions
  • Work closely with senior attorneys on active litigation

Qualifications:

  • Active Washington State Bar license
  • Minimum 1 year of legal experience
  • Strong writing and analytical skills
  • Interest in plaintiff-side employment or class action work

What We Offer:

  • Direct exposure to complex litigation early in your career
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
  • Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)

If you’re looking to build meaningful litigation experience and work on cases that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Associate Attorney

Location: California

Plaintiff Employment & Class Actions (California Licensed)

We are an expanding plaintiffs’ law firm seeking an Associate Attorney (1+ years experience) licensed to practice in California with an interest in employment and class action litigation.

This is an opportunity to work on impactful cases involving wage-and-hour violations and other employment-related matters, while gaining hands-on experience in all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
  • Assist with case strategy and legal research
  • Support development of class and representative actions
  • Work closely with senior attorneys on active litigation

Qualifications:

  • Active California State Bar license
  • Minimum 1 year of legal experience
  • Strong writing and analytical skills
  • Interest in plaintiff-side employment or class action work

What We Offer:

  • Direct exposure to complex litigation early in your career
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented environment
  • Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)

If you’re looking to build meaningful litigation experience and work on cases that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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