Employment & Labor Associate - Political Law (Hybrid, DC)

Elias Law Group LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Elias Law Group LLP is a mission‑driven law firm seeking a Mid-Level Associate in our Washington, DC office to specialize in employment and labor within the Political Law practice. The role is primarily counseling and advisory, with opportunities to represent employers in agency and litigation matters.

The successful candidate will have a J.D. and at least two years of employment law experience, with a preference for political law exposure.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and at least 2 years of employment law experience; traditional labor law is a plus.
• Interest or background in political law is preferred.
• Comfort providing direct counsel to clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and strategically.
• Strong communication, leadership, and management skills.
• Excellent project management and documentation abilities.
• Hybrid office schedule; in-office at least three days per week; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to HR and business clients on day-to-day employment matters.
• Advise on employment and labor laws and draft policies, handbooks, and offer letters.
• Advise on regulatory changes affecting employment and labor obligations.
• Help create policies, document retention, and trainings for compliance.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents and contracts.
• Communicate status and timelines with clients, teams, and vendors.
• Assess risks to clients, including economic, legal and reputational.
• Support the Political Law practice group on related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Organization

Documentation

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Elias Law Group LLP is a mission‑driven law firm seeking a Mid-Level Associate in our Washington, DC office to specialize in employment and labor within the Political Law practice. The role is primarily counseling and advisory, with opportunities to represent employers in agency and litigation matters.

The successful candidate will have a J.D. and at least two years of employment law experience, with a preference for political law exposure.