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

Advocates Legal Recruiting

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFull-time$310k – $435kPosted Jul 23, 2026

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate | Class & Representative Actions | Am. Law 100 | $310k–$435k Our Am. Law 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 Am.

Law 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. Confidential Inquiry If you meet the criteria and want to evaluate a stronger platform for high-value L&E work, click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially:

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