Lateral Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Lateral Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in labor and employment law. Provide legal counsel and representation on labor and employment matters.

Duties:

• Advise clients on a wide range of labor and employment law issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Represent clients in labor and employment-related litigation.
• Conduct legal research on labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with labor and employment-related transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC State Bar.
• 4-8 years of experience practicing labor and employment law.
• Strong understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Experience in both counseling and litigation.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with employment litigation procedures and strategies.

Benefits Offered:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.