Associate - Labor & Employment; mid to senior-level
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Law/Legal
Employment Law
Associate - Labor & Employment (mid to senior-level)
Washington, United States
Labor & Employment Associate | Class & Representative Actions | AmLaw 100 | $310k–$435kOur 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 SummaryLitigate 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 ProfileJD 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 RoleImpactful 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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