Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate for its Baltimore, MD office. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions in employment and labor law, helping employers navigate complex workplace issues.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 5+ years of experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background.
• Current MD Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Maryland Bar.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Eligible for annual bonuses.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.