Associate Attorney – ERISA/Employee Rights (Hybrid)

The Barton Firm LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus with minimum guarantee

Job summary

The Barton Firm, a boutique litigation firm in Washington, D.C., seeks an associate attorney to join its practice focusing on ERISA/employee benefits, USERRA protections, and employment disputes, including nationwide class actions. The role is primarily in-office in Washington, D.C.

with flexibility for occasional work from home. You will work with a senior attorney with over 25 years of litigation experience, gaining hands‑on exposure to all phases of litigation and assuming substantial

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills required.
• Interest in employee rights and litigation.
• Prior experience with class actions, employment, ERISA, or related areas is a plus (but not required).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to all phases of litigation.
• Handle ERISA/employee benefits, military service protections (USERRA), and employment disputes.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorney to assume substantial responsibility.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Employee rights interest

Class actions

Education

ABA accredited law school

Job description

The Barton Firm, a boutique litigation firm in Washington, D.C., seeks an associate attorney to join its practice focusing on ERISA/employee benefits, USERRA protections, and employment disputes, including nationwide class actions. The role is primarily in-office in Washington, D.C.

with flexibility for occasional work from home. You will work with a senior attorney with over 25 years of litigation experience, gaining hands‑on exposure to all phases of litigation and assuming substantial