Labor and Employment Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Counsel with over six years of experience to join their litigation practice in Washington, DC. The candidate will provide strategic advice on workplace law issues and support the litigation team.

Duties

• Provide strategic advice on labor and employment law issues.
• Support litigation practice with research and writing.
• Advise on wage and hour compliance and employee relations.
• Mitigate risk and draft employment agreements.
• Assist with reductions in force and workplace accommodations.

Requirements

• Over six years of labor and employment or litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws.

Education

• Stellar academic credentials.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong understanding of workplace law issues.

Benefits

• None specified.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.