Labor And Employment Attorney

Prevail Recruiting; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing litigation-focused law firm in Bethesda, Maryland is looking for a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney with over 7 years of experience and a portable book of business. The role involves managing complex employment matters, litigating in state and federal courts, and advocating for employees. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy and client management skills, along with a passion for employee rights. This position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of labor & employment litigation experience.
• Experience representing employees in workplace disputes.
• Ability to independently manage litigation and client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation and client relationships.
• Portable book of business preferred (small but growing).
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and client-management skills.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar (DC admission strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side employment matters from consultation to resolution.
• Litigate cases in courts, including drafting motions and taking depositions.
• Advocate for employees in administrative proceedings and negotiations.
• Advise employees and executives regarding employment agreements, severance packages, and workplace rights.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and referral sources.
• Contribute a portable book of business and help grow the firm's employment practice.

Skills

Labor & Employment litigation

Strong advocacy

Client relationship management

Excellent writing skills

Education

Admission to the Maryland Bar

Job description

Senior Labor & Employment Attorney (7+ Years) – Plaintiff/Employee Side | Portable Book Preferred | Bethesda, MD

A growing litigation-focused law firm is seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Attorney with 7+ years of experience and a small portable book of business to join its plaintiff-side employment practice in Bethesda, Maryland.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about advocating for employees and executives, handling complex workplace disputes, and building long-term client relationships within a collaborative and entrepreneurial firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side employment matters from initial consultation through resolution
• Litigate cases in state and federal courts, including drafting motions, conducting discovery, and taking/defending depositions
• Advocate for employees in administrative proceedings and settlement negotiations
• Advise employees and executives regarding employment agreements, severance packages, and workplace rights
• Develop and maintain client relationships and referral sources
• Contribute a portable book of business and help grow the firm's employment practice

Qualifications

• 7+ years of labor & employment litigation experience
• Meaningful experience representing employees/plaintiffs in workplace disputes
• Strong background in discrimination, retaliation, wage & hour, and employment contract matters
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation and client relationships
• Portable book of business preferred (small but growing)
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and client-management skills
• Admission to the Maryland Bar (DC admission strongly preferred)