Litigation Associate Attorney

Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. in Washington, DC seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its premier federal employment practice group. This full-time role reports to a Partner Attorney and focuses on civil and administrative workplace litigation and investigations.

The position is based downtown in Washington, D.C. with strong emphasis on public employment and client relationships. 3–5 years of relevant experience and DC Bar eligibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years at a law firm, DOJ, or similar experience.
• Previous litigation experience is a must.
• Prior experience conducting investigations is preferred.
• Ability to develop and nurture client relationships.
• An interest in government.
• Business acumen.
• Collegiality.
• Work ethic.
• DC Bar license or waive-in eligibility.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client relationships

Government interest

Business acumen

Collegiality

Work ethic

Education

DC Bar license or waive-in eligibility

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1982, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a boutique employment litigation and government affairs law firm in Washington, D.C. We are seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join our premier federal employment practice group. We represent clients in a wide array of civil and administrative litigation and other legal proceedings arising out of the workplace. A unique employment defense practice representing both individuals and employers. With an emphasis on public employment, our individual clients come from across the Executive Branch, including executives, law enforcement, attorneys, and medical professionals. We assist public and private employers with difficult and high-profile personnel matters, litigation defense, and conducting workplace investigations. We litigate cases before federal district and appellate courts, including novel questions of statutory and constitutional interpretation, and before federal administrative agencies. Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a tight-knit group of attorneys and professionals in a niche practice area in public employment law. We seek self-motivated applicants who value teamwork, collaboration, and employee engagement. If you have 3–5 years of experience and are seeking an off-ramp from a major law firm or have grown dispirited working in the government, we have an expanding law practice seeking seasoned and ambitious legal talent.

This position reports directly to a Partner Attorney.

This is a full-time position located in downtown Washington, D.C. (Farragut North Metro-Red Line).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years at a law firm, DOJ, or similar experience.
• Previous litigation experience is a must.
• Prior experience conducting investigations is preferred.
• Ability to develop and nurture client relationships.
• An interest in government.
• Business acumen.
• Collegiality.
• Work ethic.
• DC Bar license or waive-in eligibility.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

BENEFITS

A robust benefits package is provided to all full-time employees.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision costs are covered for employees
• 401K with 3% Safe Harbor
• Commuter benefits
• New office space with building amenities (gym with showers, secure bike room, rooftop-outdoor seating, lunch area, cold brew, and bubble water taps, etc.)
• The office is located above the Metro entrance (Farragut North)