Employment Lawyer

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in employment law seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide expert legal counsel and representation to employer clients on various employment-related matters.

Job Duties:

• Counsel employer clients on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, wrongful termination, and employee benefits.
• Assist in developing and implementing personnel policies, procedures, and handbooks tailored to client needs.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, and other employment-related contracts.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings before the EEOC, MPSB, and other agencies and in litigation, including appeals, depositions, and hearings.
• Provide legal guidance on labor unions, collective bargaining agreements, and union disputes (experience with labor unions is a plus).

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-ranked law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington, DC Bar.
• 7+ years of experience in employment law at an AmLaw 100 firm or equivalent.
• Proven track record of handling complex employment law matters with successful outcomes.
• Strong ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Experience handling labor union matters and collective bargaining agreements.
• Prior experience representing employers in administrative hearings and litigation.
• Certification or specialization in employment law (e.g., SHRM-SCP, Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law).

Location: Washington, DC

This Washington DC law firm provides full legal services to their clients. Their areas of practice include corporate, education, arbitration, appellate, education, healthcare, immigration, intellectual property, intellectual property, international, patent, postal, and more. The firm is located in Washington DC.