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Competitive Compensation, Excellent Benefits, Profit Sharing, 401k, and More! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sierra Johnson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $200,000 - $220,000 per year A bit about us: We're a national employment law firm with over 25 offices and more than 450 attorneys. Our attorneys practice before state and federal courts and administrative agencies across the US and we are looking for an experienced Litigation Associate with 3-6 years experience to join our team. Why join us? Excellent Benefits Profit Sharing 401k Competitive Compensation Job Details Job Details: We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Employment Litigation Associate to join our team. This is a permanent position that offers an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of employment litigation cases. The successful candidate will have a solid background in civil litigation, with a focus on employment law. They will also have extensive experience in case handling, drafting and responding to discovery, defending depositions, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. The candidate must be admitted in DC and Maryland. Responsibilities: As an Employment Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload of complex employment litigation matters from inception through trial. Your responsibilities will include: Representing clients in all stages of employment litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motions, trials, and appeals. Drafting and responding to discovery requests. Drafting and arguing motions. Defending and taking depositions. Managing discovery and preparing cases for trial. Participating in mediations and settlement negotiations. Providing advice and counsel to clients regarding state and federal employment laws. Keeping up to date with developments in employment law and advising clients accordingly. Collaborating with other attorneys in the firm to ensure the best representation for our clients. Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this role will have: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Admission to the DC and Maryland bars. A minimum of 3-6 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on employment law. Proven experience as a case handling attorney in federal court. Extensive experience in drafting and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, defending depositions, and managing discovery. Proven experience in taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. A thorough understanding of state and federal employment laws. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ability to manage a large caseload and work independently. A commitment to providing exceptional client service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join a dynamic and growing team. If you are a dedicated and ambitious legal professional with a passion for employment law, we would love to hear from you. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qua