Litigation Attorney (Temporary Contract Position)

Shaw Bransford & Roth, P.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique employment law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Temporary Litigation Attorney from June through October 2026. The role involves providing legal services to federal employees, assisting agencies with personnel matters, and requires prior litigation experience, particularly in public-sector employment law. The position offers in-office work at the downtown location and compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Public employment law experience is required.
• Previous litigation experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to employees across the Executive Branch.
• Assist federal agencies with personnel matters and workplace investigations.

Job description

We are a premier federal employment practice group seeking a Temporary Litigation Attorney from June through October 2026. Founded in 1982, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a boutique employment litigation and government affairs law firm in Washington, D.C. We represent individuals and employers in a wide array of civil and administrative litigation, employment disputes, and investigations.

We have a temporary need for an attorney with knowledge and experience in public-sector employment law. The Contract Attorney will provide legal services to employees from across the Executive Branch, including executives, law enforcement and intelligence officers, foreign service officers, attorneys, and medical professionals.

The Contract Attorney may also assist federal agencies with difficult and high-profile personnel matters, addressing personnel problems and conducting workplace investigations. Prior experience litigating cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board, EEOC, and/or federal courts is required.

Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a tight-knit group of attorneys and professionals in a unique practice area. We seek self-motivated applicants who value teamwork, collaboration, and engagement.

This is a temporary, in-office, contract position. The office is located in downtown Washington, D.C. (Farragut North Metro-Red Line). Compensation commensurate with experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Public employment law experience is required.
• Previous litigation experience is a must.