Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling, with a strong academic record and exceptional analytical and writing skills. Active DC bar membership or eligibility to waive into the DC bar is required.

Duties

• Manage and run cases independently.
• Communicate and negotiate with opposing counsel.
• Argue motions in court effectively.
• Advise clients directly on legal matters.
• Manage deadlines and case dockets efficiently.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of employment litigation and counseling experience.
• Extensive litigation experience required.
• Experience with traditional labor and labor management relations is a plus.
• Big law firm and class action experience preferred.
• Active DC bar membership or eligibility to waive into the DC bar.

Education

• Strong academic record required.

Certifications

• Active DC bar membership or eligibility to waive into the DC bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Comfortable advising clients directly.
• Ability to manage deadlines and case dockets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Range of benefits and wellness options.

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.