Temporary Litigation Attorney - Immediate Start!

Location: Hybrid: some on-site work required in MD/D.Litigation experience.

Strong writing skills.

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school.

Experience in employment & labor law (preferred). Exceptional civil litigation experience with ability to learn quickly is acceptable.

Join one of the Mid‑Atlantic’s leading employment law boutiques. Smithey Law Group LLC is expanding its litigation team and seeks exceptional attorneys across a range of experience levels.

As an attorney at our firm, you will receive meaningful responsibility early in your career. Depending on experience, you will manage client relationships, conduct depositions, appear in court, participate in mediations, develop litigation strategy, and prepare cases for trial with support from experienced colleagues.

We are committed to developing long‑term attorneys. Advancement opportunities include senior attorney, practice group leadership, supervisory roles, and partnership consideration based on performance and firm needs. Experienced attorneys will mentor junior attorneys, supervise litigation teams, develop client relationships, and help shape the firm’s continued growth.

The successful candidate will have strong litigation, writing, and client‑relations skills. Employment law experience is strongly preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional civil litigation experience and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly. Whistleblower RetaliationEmployment Contract Negotiations & Disputes

Restrictive Covenant Analysis, Claim Preclusion, and Litigation

Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)

And many other issues in employment law.

Generous health insurance (multiple plan options), dental, and vision

Unlimited paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, paid maternity and paternity leave

Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Continued Legal Education (CLE) budget for associates with credit available toward billable hour targets

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts with firm contributions

Hybrid schedule, bar dues, employee award, holiday parties, team retreats, volunteer events, DEI initiatives, networking events, professional memberships, marketing/business development support, dedicated administrative support, paralegal support, business development opportunities

Laptops and smartphones with generous personal use policy, annual and discretionary bonuses, coffee, snacks, catered lunches, breakfasts, and happy hours

Path to equity and non‑equity partnership opportunities

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