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Washington, DC, United States

Employment Attorney

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm seeks a passionate Employment Attorney who is committed to social justice and has a genuine interest in employment law. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of employment-related legal matters in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. With over 40 years of experience, the firm is dedicated to advocating for employees' rights and handling complex workplace issues. This position provides a hybrid work schedule, a great work-life balance, and the chance to be mentored by experienced partners.

Duties

• Handle cases involving federal sector EEO, MSPB, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, employee discipline, whistleblower issues, and employment contracts.
• Manage all aspects of legal processes, including negotiations, discovery, motions, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate directly with clients and fellow attorneys to ensure successful case outcomes.
• Engage in client development work, including fostering new and existing client relationships.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of litigation experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong research and legal writing skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

Bonus Experience

• Prior experience in employment litigation.
• Familiarity with NetDocuments.
• Published legal work or articles.
• Completion of a judicial clerkship.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active law license in good standing.

Skills

• Expertise in federal employment law and litigation.
• Strong negotiation, litigation, and trial skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality legal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client and team collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: 2 days remote and 3 days in-office.
• Growing paid time off policy (10 vacation days in year 1, 15 days in year 2) plus 10 paid sick days and 12 firm-observed holidays.
• Fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• Fully paid long-term disability and optional self-paid short-term disability.
• Fully paid life insurance with optional self-paid supplemental life insurance.
• Paid cell phone service.
• Matching 401K and profit-sharing plan after eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) matching once eligible.
• Pre-tax WMATA benefits.
• Paid bar memberships and Continuing Legal Education (CLEs).
• Monthly team luncheons for firm cohesion and professional development.

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