Employment Attorney/Of Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a mid-level or senior attorney to join its employment law practice. This role supports nonprofit organizational clients working to advance civil rights, environmental protection, immigrant rights, democracy, accountability, and other social and economic justice issues.

This position offers the option to work on a hybrid or remote basis from the downtown Washington, DC office. The selected candidate must be located in the DC area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment-related advice and counseling to nonprofit organizational clients
• Represent clients in employment law matters, including advising on legal obligations
• Help clients consider and craft strategies for handling complicated employee matters
• Draft employment-related materials
• Review personnel policies and handbooks
• From time to time, provide legal advice in other areas of nonprofit organization operations, including:
  • Structural and governance issues
  • Contractual relationships
  • Non-discrimination obligations in program operations, services, and contracts
  • Program spin-offs
  • Member codes of conduct and complaints
• Support existing clients (a portable book of business is not required)
• Work with flexible work arrangements and meet reasonable billable hour requirements

Requirements

• Mid-level or senior experience with five or more years of employment and/or labor law experience (preferably including counseling and advice)
• Experience across a broad range of employment law topics, including:
  • Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment law
  • Wage and hour law
  • Family and medical leave and sick and safe leave laws
  • Obligations under express and implied employment contracts
  • Best practices for discipline and separations
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle complicated matters with minimal supervision
• Ability to make judgment calls, assess strategies and options, and provide feedback and guidance
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple and varied client requests
• Ability to quickly digest and provide advice regarding new state and federal laws
• Must be a member of or eligible for admission to the DC Bar

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in employee benefits or labor law (not required)
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and their operational issues (a plus)

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position
• Expected annual salary: $135,000–$170,000
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Generous health and dental insurance benefits
• Annual bonus and profit sharing opportunities

Location

Washington, DC area (hybrid or remote work available from the downtown DC office). Candidate must be located in the DC area or willing to relocate.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, and individuals with disabilities.

Application Information

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.