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Washington, DC, United States

Employment Lawyer

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in employment law seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide expert legal counsel and representation to employer clients on various employment-related matters.

Job Duties:

• Counsel employer clients on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, wrongful termination, and employee benefits.
• Assist in developing and implementing personnel policies, procedures, and handbooks tailored to client needs.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, and other employment-related contracts.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings before the EEOC, MPSB, and other agencies and in litigation, including appeals, depositions, and hearings.
• Provide legal guidance on labor unions, collective bargaining agreements, and union disputes (experience with labor unions is a plus).

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from a top-ranked law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington, DC Bar.
• 7+ years of experience in employment law at an AmLaw 100 firm or equivalent.
• Proven track record of handling complex employment law matters with successful outcomes.
• Strong ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Experience handling labor union matters and collective bargaining agreements.
• Prior experience representing employers in administrative hearings and litigation.
• Certification or specialization in employment law (., SHRM-SCP, Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law).

Location: Washington, DC

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