Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Employment Attorney
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Experience: 5+ years of litigation experience
Location: Washington .
Department: Employment Law

KCNF, a leading law firm specializing in employment law, is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join our team. We are a small, close-knit firm with over 40 years of experience fighting for the rights of employees and handling complex employment matters. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual with a commitment to social justice and a creative approach to litigation. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful cases and make a difference in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

- Handle a variety of employment-related matters, including federal sector EEO and MSPB cases, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, employee discipline, whistleblower issues, contracts, and more.
- Conduct all aspects of negotiations, discovery, motions practice, hearings, and trials.
- Collaborate with clients and other attorneys in the firm to build strong cases.

Required Experience:

- 5+ years of litigation experience.
- A self-starter with a team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus Experience:

- Previous employment litigation experience.
- Familiarity with NetDocuments.
- Published as an Attorney.
- Completed a judicial clerkship.

Benefits:

- Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote and 3 days in-person.
- Growing vacation policy with 10 days in year 1 and 15 days in year 2, plus 10 paid sick days and 12 paid firm-observed holidays.
- Fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee, spouse/registered domestic partner, and children.
- Annual bonus based on performance, billable hours, and firm profitability.
- Fully paid long-term disability and optional self-paid short-term disability.
- Fully paid life insurance and optional self-paid supplemental life insurance.
- Paid cell phone service (employee provides the phone).
- Matching FSA and 401K once eligible.
- Self-paid pre-tax WMATA benefits.
- Professional development opportunities, including paid bar memberships and CLEs.
- Monthly team luncheons.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

**Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The position is located in our Washington . office and relocation assistance is not offered. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

In summary, KCNF is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney with a passion for social justice and a creative approach to litigation. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team and work on meaningful cases that make a difference in the workplace. We offer a competitive salary, great work-life balance, and a range of benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join us and help us continue our 40+ year legacy of protecting the rights of employees.