Labor and Employment Associate (Mid Level)-Baltimore, MD

Socket.dev; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 187,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality benefits (medical, dental, vis

Career coaching and professional...

Mentorship and advancement opportunit

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP in Baltimore, MD is seeking an attorney with 3–6 years of labor and employment experience to join our labor and employment practice. The role involves litigation, compliance, due diligence on deals/transactions, and client counseling for both public and private employers, with opportunities for advancement and a partnership track.

Some travel to Washington, DC may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least 3 years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or government agency.
• Active law license in Maryland.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work on labor and employment matters including litigation, compliance, and due diligence on deals/transactions.
• Counsel clients and collaborate with colleagues across offices.
• Engage in client and business development activities.

Skills

Research skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Relationship building

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ice Miller is seeking an attorney with three (3) to six (6) years of experience to join our labor and employment practice. Successful candidates will work on a wide range of issues and across broad legal functions in a dynamic labor and employment practice that includes litigation, compliance, conducting due diligence on deals/transactions, and client counseling for public and private employers.

This position is located in Baltimore, MD and may require some travel to our Washington, DC office.

In this position you will:

• Have opportunities for advancement, including partnership track (if desired), in a collegial environment
• Receive training opportunities with partners and other colleagues, allowing for increasing levels of responsibility as experience warrants
• Collaborate with talented and team-orientated attorneys across practice groups and across offices
• Engage in client and business development activities

The ideal candidate will:

• Have prior firm or government agency experience with labor and employment or litigation matters (preferably employment litigation)
• Have effective research skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as analytical skills
• Have a team-orientated mentality
• Be highly motivated and a self-starter
• Demonstrate a keen interest in developing and implementing relationship building skills both internally and externally
• Possess strong business discernment
• Be flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Have excellent law school credentials and references
• Understand clients’ goals and work toward achieving those goals within the practice

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least 3 years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or government agency environment
• Active law license in Maryland
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position is $187,000 to $225,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus

Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.