LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY (NON-PARTNERSHIP TRACK)

Location: Washington, DCHYBRID

Our client, an AmLaw 100 firm with a strong global presence, is seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Washington, DC office in a salaried, non-partnership track role. This position offers a reduced billable hour target and the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters for high-profile clients within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.

• Active Bar Admission in DC, in good standing. 

  • Attorneys without DC bar admission will be considered on the condition they obtain admission within the 1st year of employment.

• 5+ years of substantive experience in employment litigation and counseling.

• Litigation Expertise: Significant experience managing employment litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, negotiating with opposing counsel, and arguing motions in court.

• Client Counseling: Strong background advising clients on employment law compliance, risk mitigation, internal policies, and workplace disputes.

• Experience with traditional labor law and labor-management relations is a plus.

• Soft Skills: Excellent research, writing, case management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to take initiative and independently manage cases and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, wage and hour, and wrongful termination claims.

• Advise employers on personnel policies, workplace investigations, employee discipline, compliance issues, and litigation risk.

• Represent clients before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitral forums.

• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver well-rounded and strategic legal advice.

Why Join Us?

This position offers a rare blend of high-level legal work and a sustainable workload within a nationally-recognized Labor & Employment practice. Attorneys in this role are trusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client engagement, all within a collaborative and inclusive environment. The reduced billable hour expectation (1400-1800 range) supports greater work-life balance while still providing access to complex, impactful matters across a diverse client base. Whether you're seeking to refocus your career or maintain momentum in a more flexible structure, this is a unique opportunity to do sophisticated work at a prestigious firm without the demands of a traditional partnership track.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $150,000 – $250,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors. Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; 529 College Savings Plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; time off; wellness initiatives; commuter benefits; and employee assistance programs, among others.
• Additional Perks: Include a sabbatical program, student loan refinancing support, relocation expenses, bar expenses and bar leave, concierge program, fertility treatments, adoption expenses, and corporate discounts.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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