Attorney

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days + holidays

Health, vision & dental for employee +

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401K + profit sharing

Bar memberships & CLEs

Professional development

Monthly team luncheons

Job summary

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney in Washington, D.C. for a hybrid role (2 days remote, 3 days in-person).

The firm offers substantial PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous retirement plan. Responsibilities include handling federal and private-sector employment matters from pre-suit through trial and mentoring junior staff. The candidate should have a JD and DC bar admission, with 6+ years of employment litigation experience and

Qualifications

• JD degree and DC bar admission.
• 6+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Excellent case management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding research and writing skills; superb communication.

Responsibilities

• Represent federal and private-sector employees before EEOC, MSPB, OSC and courts on discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and related claims.
• Manage all phases of litigation including strategy, discovery, motions, hearings, and trial.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and ADR on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with firm attorneys on complex matters, including multi-plaintiff actions.
• Communicate case status, strategy, and risk to clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Contribute to intake evaluations, research, and strategic planning across practice areas.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Communication (verbal & written)

Case management

Mentoring juniors

Education

JD degree

DC bar admission

VA bar admission (bonus)

Job description

Title: EmploymentLitigationAttorney (Hybrid)

Salary: $135,000-190,000 Annually, Depending on Experience

Location: Washington, DC

*THIS IS A RETAINED SEARCH - PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME/THE FIRM IF YOU ARE A RECRUITER*

KCNF is a boutique law firm in Washington, D.C., committed to fighting for the rights of employees in the workplace. Our experienced attorneys are recognized experts in all aspects of employment law, handling the most sensitive and complex labor and employment law matters in the U.S. and around the world. We are seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with a demonstrated record of independently litigating employment cases and a deep commitment to social justice. The ideal candidate brings a thoughtful, strategic, and creative approach to all phases of litigation — from pre-suit investigation through trial — and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. To learn more, please visit our website: kcnfdc.com.

• A hybrid schedule: 2 days remote & 3 days in-person
• 25 total PTO Days + all firm holidays
• Fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee, a spouse/registered domestic partner, and children
• Fully paid long-term disability and optional self-paid short-term disability
• Fully paid life insurance and optional self-paid supplemental life insurance
• Annual bonus contingent on meeting billable and client development hour requirements and performance
• Paid cell phone service (the employee provides the phone)
• Firm contributions to 401K, FSA, + profit sharing plan once eligible
• Paid professional development, including bar memberships, conferences, and CLEs
• Monthly team luncheons

Responsibilities:

• Represent federal employees and private-sector employees before local and federal administrative fora, including EEOC, MSPB, OSC, and in state and federal court matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, employee discipline, and other employment-related claims
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy development, client counseling, administrative investigations, discovery (written discovery and depositions), motions practice, hearings, and trial
• Engage in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution on behalf of clients
• Collaborate closely with firm attorneys on complex, high-impact matters, including multi-plaintiff and consolidated actions
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and risk assessment
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals, as appropriate.
• Contribute to case intake evaluations, legal research initiatives, and strategic planning across the firm’s federal and private-sector practice areas

Requirements:

• A JD degree + Admitted to the Washington DC bar
• 6+ years of employment litigation experience
• Excellent case management and organizational skills
• Outstanding research and writing skills
• Superb verbal and written communication skills

Bonus

• Experience with whistleblower disclosures and whisteblower retailiation claims
• Private sector experience, including contract experience (non-competes, employment contracts)
• Admitted to the VA bar

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.