Associate Attorney Employment Litigation

RightWorks; Washington; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Critical care insurance

Accident & hospital indemnity

Life insurance for dependents

Student loan refinancing

Pet insurance

Job summary

RightWorks in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation to join our national law firm. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of employment litigation experience and is comfortable handling cases in federal court.

The role involves drafting and revising policies, discovery tasks, and motion practice as part of a comprehensive litigation team. Applicants admitted to the DC and Maryland bars (or eligible) are preferred; Virginia admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling cases in federal court and drafting/revising policies.
• Admitted to practice law in DC and Maryland (or eligible); Virginia admission is a plus.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Federal court experience

Education

Admitted to practice DC & Maryland (or eligible)

Job description

Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation

Our client, a national law firm with 40 offices and more than 500 attorneys, is currently seeking an Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation to join their Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate is experienced in handling cases in federal court.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of employment litigation experience
• Experience handling cases in federal court, including working with clients under state and federal employment laws, and drafting and revising policies
• Experience with drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions
• Admitted to practice law in the DC and Maryland (or eligible); Virginia admission is a huge plus

Base Salary

$190,000 - $235,000

Benefits

Hybrid work environment, medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid parental leave, 401(k), profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.

Optional Benefits

Critical care, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, life insurance for dependents, student loan refinancing, and pet insurance.

Submission and Review Process

Please attach a copy of your resume, an unofficial copy of your law school transcripts and a writing sample (maximum 10 pages).