DC - Labor & Employment Attorney (off-track)

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

NON-PARTNERSHIP TRACK

Location: Washington, DC

HYBRID - Telecommuting arrangements may be considered from a home office in DC, Virginia, or Maryland.

Our client, an internationalAmLaw 100law firm, is seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Attorney to join its DC team in a salaried, non-partnership track role. This benefits-eligible position offers a reduced billable hour target (1400-1800) and the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters for high-profile clients within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in jurisdiction of the home office, in good standing
  • Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia is strongly preferred and REQUIRED within 1 year of employment
• 4+ years of substantive employment litigation and counseling experience
• Extensive litigation experience, including depositions and arguing motions in court
• Experience drafting litigation-related documents and handling discovery
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with opposing counsel efficiently and professionally
• Highly proficient in running casesindependently, managing deadlines and case dockets
• Ability to confidently engage directly with clients
• Traditional labor law and labor management relations experience are a plus
• Strong analytical, research, and legal writing skills, along with demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a client-service mindset

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment litigation, including traditional labor law and labor management relations matters
• Take and defend depositions and engage in motion practice
• Draft discovery and other litigation-related documents, including memoranda, briefs, motions, and pleadings
• Communicate and negotiate directly with opposing counsel
• Independently progress employment law cases from inception through resolution
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive, client-focused legal solutions
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to join a premier Labor & Employment practice that represents leading companies across diverse industries. Attorneys in this group enjoy high-level, hands-on experience from the outset—handling complex cases and advising sophisticated clients, while benefiting from mentorship by top-tier partners. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence, and professional growth, empowering its attorneys to take ownership of their work in an environment that values initiative and innovation. With a reduced billable hour goal of 1400–1800 hours and a hybrid or telecommuting work arrangement, this is an ideal role for attorneys seeking to elevate their practice in the employment law field without the expectations of a traditional partnership-track position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $150,000 – $250,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; 529 College Savings Plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; time off; wellness initiatives; commuter benefits; and employee assistance programs
• Additional Perks: Sabbatical program, student loan refinancing support, relocation expenses, bar expenses and bar leave, concierge program, fertility treatments, adoption expenses, and corporate discounts

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.