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Associate - Labor & Employment (mid to senior-level)

Washington, District of Columbia Full time 4-8 years
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Position overview

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring an associate to strengthen a nationally active employer-side Labor & Employment practice. High-stakes class and representative actions are the core of the docket, with additional advisory and investigations work for sophisticated corporate clients.

The Work

  • Litigate complex wage-and-hour and discrimination matters, with emphasis on class and representative actions.
  • Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and support strategy across multi-plaintiff cases.
  • Handle a steady stream of employer counseling and internal investigations alongside litigation responsibilities.

What You Bring

  • JD class years 2017–2021; at least 3 years in a peer AmLaw law firm handling Labor & Employment matters.
  • Experience in class actions is highly useful.
  • Strong writing, case management, and client-service skills suitable for fast-moving litigation teams.
  • Bar membership in at least one major U.S. jurisdiction; readiness to work with cross-office teams.

Why Consider It

Impactful docket: Front-line responsibility on wage-and-hour and discrimination class/rep actions for significant employers.

Balanced portfolio: Litigation as the anchor, with advisory and investigations work to broaden your toolkit.

Compensation & Benefits

$310,000–$435,000 base salary, plus discretionary performance bonus; comprehensive medical, retirement, paid time off (vacation, sick time, parental leave), basic life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.