HIA Legal

Labour & Employment Associate

Washington, DC • Posted 3 days ago
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Labor & Employment Associate

Washington DC | 3rd–7th Year Associates


An excellent opportunity for a Mid/Senior level Labor & Employment Associate to join a top-ranked law firm in Washington DC.

The team advises leading companies and institutions on a broad range of complex labor and employment matters, including employment litigation, workplace disputes, investigations and counseling. The role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-value matters and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners and clients.


The Role

  • Advising employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters
  • Handling complex employment litigation and workplace disputes
  • Advising on employment-related investigations, compliance issues and workplace policies
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda and other litigation and advisory documents
  • Managing discovery, depositions and other aspects of employment litigation
  • Representing clients in federal and state court proceedings and before relevant administrative agencies
  • Advising clients on employment issues arising from broader corporate and business matters
  • Working directly with clients, opposing counsel and other stakeholders
  • Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's broader Litigation, Labor & Employment and Regulatory practices


Candidate Profile

  • 3+ years' experience in Labor & Employment law
  • Strong experience in employment litigation and/or complex workplace disputes
  • Experience advising employers on employment-related investigations and compliance matters preferred
  • Strong drafting, research and advocacy skills
  • Experience at a leading law firm preferred, although strong candidates from specialist or mid-sized employment practices will also be considered
  • Comfortable taking ownership of matters and managing competing deadlines
  • Strong academic and professional credentials
  • Washington DC Bar admission preferred
  • Commercially minded, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team


What's on Offer

  • Market-leading compensation and benefits.
  • Direct access to leading practitioners in the field.
  • Excellent training, mentorship and career progression.
  • A collaborative and high-performing team.


Labour & Employment Associate in Washington at HIA Legal

This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.

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