Employment & Labor Litigation Associate (MD/DC/VA)

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP in Baltimore, MD seeks an associate with 3-5 years of experience handling labor and employment matters, including EEOC defense, civil litigation in state and federal courts, and general employment counseling.

Candidates must be admitted to Maryland and DC bars, with preference for Virginia admission, and salary ranges from $170,000 to $185,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in labor and employment matters.
• Defense of EEOC claims.
• Experience in state and federal civil litigation.
• Knowledge of employment discrimination, wage/hour disputes, and immigration.
• Admitted to Maryland and DC bars; Virginia admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on labor and employment issues and risk management.
• Defend EEOC and related agency claims.
• Litigate matters in state and federal courts.
• Counsel clients on compliance with wage and hour laws, discrimination, and immigration.

Skills

EEOC defense

Civil litigation

Employment counseling

Employment discrimination

Wage & hour disputes

Immigration

Education

Maryland Bar Admission

DC Bar Admission

Virginia Bar (preference)

Job description

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP in Baltimore, MD seeks an associate with 3-5 years of experience handling labor and employment matters, including EEOC defense, civil litigation in state and federal courts, and general employment counseling.

Candidates must be admitted to Maryland and DC bars, with preference for Virginia admission, and salary ranges from $170,000 to $185,000, commensurate with experience.