Senior Counsel - Labor amp Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Senior Counsel for their Labor & Employment group in Greenbelt, MD. This role requires five to seven years of litigation experience, with a minimum of five years in employment law litigation. The position offers the potential for hybrid work and involves substantial responsibility in a high-volume practice.

Duties

• Represent clients from intake to trial in employment, labor, qui tam, class actions, and other legal proceedings.
• Advocate for clients before administrative agencies, arbitrations, and in court.
• Conduct legal research and advise clients on legal rights, responsibilities, and strategies.
• Draft and review legal pleadings, discovery, law and motion, employment agreements, and settlement agreements.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Examine and vet intakes to determine advisability of representation.
• Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• License to practice law in Maryland.
• Minimum 5-7 years in practice with at least 5 years of labor & employment litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and work independently.
• Advanced legal research and writing capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research databases including Westlaw and/or Lexis.
• Ability to handle high-pressure environments and tight deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to D.C. and/or Virginia Bar is a plus.

Skills

• Experience representing Federal employees.
• Experience managing complex ESI production.
• Experience litigating complex cases including employment class actions and qui tam.
• Trial experience.
• Experience managing associates and law clerks.
• Proficient in Spanish.
• Strong connections within the legal community.
• Board Memberships in legal associations.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Lexis Nexis.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.