Outten & Golden seeks a mid-level associate who will work in its Washington, DC office representing employees on individual negotiation and litigation in all areas of employment law, including cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leaves of absence, layoffs and executive compensation. The attorney will have extensive client contact and the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of contexts including federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).
O&G encourages all of its attorneys to seek out opportunities for public speaking, publishing, and bar association activities. Diversity, inclusiveness and equity are fundamental to our work at O&G. We believe that to be effective advocates for civil rights and workplace fairness we must strive for diversity within our own workforce. We are committed to diversity among our lawyers and staff, and to fostering a collegial and supportive workplace.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience.
Deadline:
Accepting applications until position is filled. Prompt submission is encouraged.
Desired Skills and Expertise:
• Must have 3-5 years of experience, preferably in employment law.
• Experience interacting with and counseling individual clients.
• Very strong drafting, writing, analytical, and client management skills.
• Commitment to protecting individual employment rights.
Send letter of interest, resume, transcript, and a writing sample of no more than ten pages (not edited by anyone else) in one pdf, by e-mail to [email protected]. Specify in the subject line: Individual Litigation Mid-Level Associate Application – Washington, DC. Only applicants who meet the listed requirements and follow the application instructions above will be considered. No phone calls please.