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

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Washington, DC 20544, US

Salary

$310,000 - $435,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • An AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to enhance its employer-side practice, focusing on high-stakes class and representative actions.
  • Candidates should have a JD from the class years 2017 to 2021 and at least 3 years of experience in a peer AmLaw law firm dealing with Labor & Employment matters.
  • The role involves litigating complex wage-and-hour and discrimination cases, drafting motions, managing discovery, and providing employer counseling and internal investigations.
  • Compensation for this position ranges from $310,000 to $435,000, along with a discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Strong writing, case management, and client-service skills are essential for success in this fast-paced litigation environment.

Labor & Employment Associate | Class & Representative Actions | AmLaw 100 | $310k–$435k

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.

Role Summary

  • 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.

Candidate Profile

  • 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 This Role

  • 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.

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