Employment Litigation Attorney

We are a boutique employment law firm that is passionate about advocating for people. We are a group of curious, problem-solving legal professionals who deliver outstanding client service and value teamwork, understanding, and work-life balance. And we are looking for more people to join us. Clientis looking to hire an Employment Litigation Attorney with 3–5 years of employment litigation experience. Who are we? We are a mid-size plaintiff-side employment litigation firm and one of the largest in the Washington, D.C. area that represents both private and public sector employees. Founded 30 years ago, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine, Top Ten Leaders Group, and Newsweek Magazine consistently recognize our lawyers as among the top employment attorneys in D.C. Our attorneys practice in state and federal courts in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as before federal administrative agencies such as the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Special Counsel, and before arbitration tribunals including American Arbitration Association (AAA) and JAMS. We handle a wide variety of employment-related cases including, but not limited to: Workplace discrimination and retaliation Wrongful termination Security clearance revocation Inspector general investigations Sexual harassment Wage and hour issues Contract disputes Whistleblower retaliation Federal employee discipline If you join our firm, protecting other people’s jobs will become your job. What we are looking for: Attorney with 3–5 years of employment litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in civil rights issues Eager to join a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive team Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment Capable of independently handling every aspect of plaintiff-side employment litigation and balancing multiple responsibilities at once Excellent research and writing skills Outstanding communication skills for both teamwork and client-facing duties JD from an accredited ABA law school; strong academic background highly valued Admitted to practice law in DC, MD, and/or VA Expectations: Attorneys are expected to perform a minimum of 35 billable hours per week, which can include up to 3 hours of administrative time for CLEs, mentoring time that is not case-specific, and other opportunities to get involved in management of the firm. Each attorney is responsible for handling multiple cases at once and managing deadlines, both independently and collaboratively with other attorneys and/or support staff. Compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and generous benefits, including employer-paid health insurance for the employee, a generous vacation policy, and a 401(k) plan. We also boast a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office arrangement. You may be required to work in-office at least one day per week. Once a week, the firm provides lunch to everyone in the office. You will receive the opportunity to quickly advance your career by demonstrating excellence, a commitment to growth, and a passion for civil rights and employment law. #J-18808-Ljbffr