Litigation Associate Attorney

Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C.; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

401K with Safe Harbor

Commuter benefits

Modern office amenities

Metro access

Job summary

Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a boutique employment litigation and government affairs law firm in Washington, D.C. We seek a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our premier federal employment practice group.

You will represent clients in civil and administrative litigation, participate in workplace investigations, and develop strong client relationships. This role reports to a Partner Attorney and is based in downtown Washington, D.C. (Farragut North).

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.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases before federal district and appellate courts.
• Represent clients in civil and administrative proceedings arising out of the workplace.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise clients on litigation strategy.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and understand government-related matters.

Skills

3–5 years experience

Litigation experience

Investigations experience

Client relationships

Govt. interest

DC Bar license

Clerkship experience

Job description

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 talentedLitigation 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)