Mid-Level Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level associate to support the Labor & Employment litigation practice. The ideal candidate has meaningful labor and employment litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and stellar academic credentials.

Candidates should be knowledgeable about federal and state labor and employment laws and have experience providing strategic advice on wage and hour compliance, employee relations, risk mitigation, and

Qualifications

• Meaningful labor and employment litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Stellar academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Support the Labor & Employment litigation practice in Washington, DC.
• Provide strategic advice on workplace law issues such as wage/hour, employee relations, and risk mitigation.
• Assist with drafting and briefing in litigation matters and employment-related policies.

Skills

Labor & Employment litigation

Research skills

Legal writing

Workplace advice

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• The role specifically supports the litigation practice within the Labor & Employment group.
• Required experience includes meaningful labor and employment litigation.
• Candidates must be knowledgeable about federal and state labor and employment laws and have experience providing strategic advice on workplace law issues such as wage and hour compliance, employee relations, mitigation of risk, employment agreements, reductions in force, ADA and workplace accommodations, and employment-related policies.

Posting details

Practice Area: Litigation

The Labor & Employment group is seeking a mid-level associate to support the litigation practice in DC. The ideal candidate must have meaningful labor and employment litigation experience, as well as strong research and writing skills, and stellar academic credentials. They should be knowledgeable about federal and state labor and employment laws and have experience providing strategic advice on workplace law issues such as wage and hour compliance, employee relations, mitigation of risk, employment agreements, reductions in force, ADA and workplace accommodations, and employment-related policies.