Labor & Employment Counsel — Litigation & Strategy

Orion Placement; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced labor and employment attorney for our Baltimore office, handling a broad range of matters for employer clients. The role includes defending EEOC claims, advising on general workplace issues, and managing wage/hour disputes in state and federal courts.

Active Maryland bar is required; Virginia bar is preferred. 3+ years of relevant experience, strong research, writing, and client-service skills are essential to excel in this collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland bar admission required.
• 3+ years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience defending EEOC claims and employment litigation preferred.
• Experience with employment discrimination and wage and hour matters.
• Familiarity with unfair labor practice claims and labor relations.
• Immigration law experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Virginia bar admission preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of labor and employment matters on behalf of employer clients.
• Defend EEOC claims and employment-related civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Advise clients on general employment and workplace matters.
• Handle employment discrimination and wage and hour disputes.
• Assist with unfair labor practice claims and labor relations matters.
• Provide practical legal guidance on day-to-day employment issues and workplace decisions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Communicate directly with clients and develop practical strategies tailored to their business needs.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals on complex labor and employment matters.
• Handle immigration-related employment matters as part of a broad labor and employment practice.

Skills

Maryland Bar

Labor & Employment Law

EEOC Litigation Experience

Employment Discrimination

Wage & Hour

Unfair Labor Practice

Immigration Law

Legal Research & Writing

Judgment & Client Service

Multi-tasking

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced labor and employment attorney for our Baltimore office, handling a broad range of matters for employer clients. The role includes defending EEOC claims, advising on general workplace issues, and managing wage/hour disputes in state and federal courts.

Active Maryland bar is required; Virginia bar is preferred. 3+ years of relevant experience, strong research, writing, and client-service skills are essential to excel in this collaborative practice.