Midlevel Labor & Employment Associate — Litigation & Counseling

Venable LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP's Labor and Employment Group is seeking a midlevel associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm setting to join our practice in the Washington, D.C. or Baltimore office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both employment litigation and counseling, with a strong academic record and excellent analytical and communication skills. Prior matter experience should include litigating anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour cases;

Qualifications

• 2+ years of law firm experience in labor and employment
• Experience in employment litigation and counseling
• Strong academic record and excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to lead depositions, hearings and mediations

Responsibilities

• Lead depositions, hearings, and mediations
• Counsel employers on labor and employment matters
• Draft employee handbooks and policy documents
• Provide business‑oriented strategic advice to clients

Skills

Litigation experience

Counseling

Analytical skills

Communication

Deposition leadership

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Legal research

Job description

Venable LLP's Labor and Employment Group is seeking a midlevel associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm setting to join our practice in the Washington, D.C. or Baltimore office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both employment litigation and counseling, with a strong academic record and excellent analytical and communication skills. Prior matter experience should include litigating anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour cases;