Midlevel Employment Litigation Associate

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Washington, DC seeks an experienced attorney to work on complex employment litigation matters, including wage and hour and discrimination claims. The role involves managing all phases of litigation in state and federal courts and coordinating with clients on counseling and risk management.

The candidate should have experience with California employment law matters; prior law firm or sophisticated in-house experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex employment litigation matters.
• Preference for experience with California employment law.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex employment litigation matters across industries.
• Manage and support all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling and risk management.

Skills

Employment litigation

California employment law

Client counseling

Job description

Overview

• Works on complex employment litigation matters for employers across multiple industries, encompassing single-plaintiff claims, wage and hour class actions, PAGA matters, discrimination and harassment claims, trade secret disputes, and workplace investigations.
• Manages and supports all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts, including drafting various documents, conducting legal research, developing case strategy, taking and defending depositions, and participating in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Collaborates with clients on employment counseling and risk management issues, with opportunities for substantial direct client contact on sophisticated and strategic matters.
• Contributes to business development and client relationship initiatives.
• Requires experience handling California employment law matters.
• Prior experience at a law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department is preferred.