Litigation & Trial Practice Associate
Associate · 3–4 YearsView Role
Labor & Employment Litigation Associate
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $260K – $390K
Advert Code: MLB169
A leading international law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Labor & Employment practice in Washington, DC.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment litigator to join a sophisticated practice combining contentious employment matters with strategic workplace counseling. The role will involve representing employers in labor and employment disputes while advising clients on a broad range of complex workforce issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle sophisticated labor and employment litigation
- Advise employers on federal and state labor and employment laws
- Counsel clients on wage and hour compliance
- Advise on employee relations and workplace risk mitigation
- Draft and advise on employment agreements
- Counsel employers on reductions in force
- Advise on ADA compliance and workplace accommodations
- Review and develop employment-related policies
- Conduct complex legal research and draft substantive legal documents
- Provide strategic advice on sensitive workplace matters
Who You Are
- Mid-level Associate with meaningful labor and employment litigation experience
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
- Experience advising employers on workplace law issues
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Stellar academic credentials
- Able to combine litigation experience with practical employment counseling
- Strong analytical and client-service skills
- Comfortable taking responsibility for sophisticated matters
Compensation
Competitive market compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, alongside the opportunity to develop a sophisticated practice spanning employment litigation and strategic workplace counseling.
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Reference: MLB169 · Posted 21 Sep 2026 by Max L. Bridge, Associate Director · Litigation & Tax
Salary:
$260K – $390K
Location:
D.C.
Discipline:
Litigation & Disputes
Job Code:
Labor & Employment Litigation Associate
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