Employment Litigation Associate

A bit about us:

We're a national employment law firm with over 25 offices and more than 450 attorneys. Our attorneys practice before state and federal courts and administrative agencies across the US and we are looking for an experienced Litigation Associate with 3-6 years experience to join our team.

Why join us?

Excellent Benefits
Profit Sharing
401k
Competitive Compensation

Job Details

Job Details:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Employment Litigation Associate to join our team. This is a permanent position that offers an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of employment litigation cases. The successful candidate will have a solid background in civil litigation, with a focus on employment law. They will also have extensive experience in case handling, drafting and responding to discovery, defending depositions, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. The candidate must be admitted in DC and Maryland.

Responsibilities:

As an Employment Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload of complex employment litigation matters from inception through trial. Your responsibilities will include:

• Representing clients in all stages of employment litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motions, trials, and appeals.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Defending and taking depositions.
• Managing discovery and preparing cases for trial.
• Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Providing advice and counsel to clients regarding state and federal employment laws.
• Keeping up to date with developments in employment law and advising clients accordingly.
• Collaborating with other attorneys in the firm to ensure the best representation for our clients.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC and Maryland bars.
• A minimum of 3-6 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on employment law.
• Proven experience as a case handling attorney in federal court.
• Extensive experience in drafting and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, defending depositions, and managing discovery.
• Proven experience in taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations.
• A thorough understanding of state and federal employment laws.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and work independently.
• A commitment to providing exceptional client service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join a dynamic and growing team. If you are a dedicated and ambitious legal professional with a passion for employment law, we would love to hear from you.
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