Overview
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group as part of an elite Innovative Staffing Team (IST). This fully remote, hourly position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated labor and employment matters with exceptional flexibility.
The IST is composed of highly experienced employment attorneys across the country, including former law firm partners, senior associates, and in-house counsel. This team focuses on challenging, high-level work without the demands of a traditional full-time partnership-track role.
Responsibilities
- Represent employers in a broad range of labor and employment litigation matters in federal and state courts
- Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and administrative proceedings
- Handle EEOC charges and other agency matters, including investigations, position statements, mediations, conciliations, and related proceedings
- Advise clients on employment-related disputes and develop strategic approaches to litigation and risk management
- Collaborate with attorneys across the Labor & Employment Practice Group to provide exceptional client service and efficient matter management
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in good standing in one of the following jurisdictions: DC, GA, IL, MA, NC, NY, TX, or WA
- Minimum of 5 years of substantive employment litigation experience
- Management-side employment litigation experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with federal and state court practice, as well as proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), and other federal, state, and local administrative agencies
- Experience drafting responsive pleadings, managing all phases of discovery, and preparing substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment
- Ability to independently handle EEOC charges and administrative proceedings, including defending investigations, preparing position statements, representing clients in fact-finding conferences and on-site visits, participating in mediations and conciliations, and negotiating settlements
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial environment while sharing ideas, resources, and best practices with experienced attorneys
- Strong time management skills, flexibility regarding workflow, and ability to work effectively in a remote environment
- Willingness to commit to approximately 1,000 or more hours annually, depending on client and matter needs
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate ranging from $100 to $130, commensurate with experience, education, qualifications, skills, geographical location, and organizational needs
- Eligibility for annual merit increases and bonus pay
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Access to emotional health resource programs and social connectedness initiatives
- 401(k) and retirement plans
- Generous paid time off and parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development resources and additional perks
Location
Application Instructions
Candidates interested in this opportunity should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.