We are a law firm that is passionate about advocating for people. We are a group of curious, problem-solving legal professionals who deliver outstanding client-service and value teamwork, understanding, and balance work with life outside of work. And we are looking for more people to join us.
Alan Lescht and Associates, P.C. is looking to hire an Employment Litigation Attorney with 4-8 years of employment law and/or litigation experience.
Who are we?
We are a mid-size plaintiff-side employment litigation firm and one of the largest in the Washington, DC-area that represents both private and public sector employees. Founded over 26 years ago, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine, Top Ten Leaders Group, and Newsweek Magazine consistently recognize our lawyers as among the top employment attorneys in DC.
Our attorneys practice in state and federal courts in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as before federal administrative agencies such as the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Special Counsel, and before arbitration tribunals including AAA and JAMS. We handle a wide variety of employment-related cases including, but not limited to:
- Workplace discrimination and retaliation
- Wrongful termination
- Security clearance revocation
- Inspector general investigations
- Sexual harassment
- Wage and hour issues
- Contract disputes
- Whistleblower retaliation
- Federal employee discipline
If you join our firm, protecting other peoples’ jobs will become your job.
What we are looking for:
- 4-8 years of employment law and/or litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in civil rights issues
- Experience and interest in supervising junior attorneys preferred
- Eager to join a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive team
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of independently handling every aspect of plaintiff-side employment litigation and balancing multiple responsibilities at once
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Outstanding communication skills for both teamwork and client-facing duties
- JD from an accredited ABA law school; strong academic background highly valued
- Admitted to practice law in DC, MD, and/or VA
Requirements:
Attorneys have an expectation to perform a minimum of 35 billable hours per week and to work in-office at least two days per week. Each attorney handles multiple cases at once, both independently and in collaboration with other attorneys and/or support staff, and is responsible for managing their own deadlines. Senior attorneys are expected to supervise more junior attorneys, accounting for about half of their cases.
Compensation and opportunities for growth:
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and generous benefits, including employer paid healthcare and 401k pension plan, and we offer a hybrid work-from-home and in-office arrangement. At Alan Lescht and Associates PC, you will receive the opportunity to quickly advance your career by demonstrating excellence, a commitment to growth, and a passion for civil rights and employment law.
To apply, submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Statement of interest (1-2 pages)
- Writing sample
- Law school transcript (optional)
All applications submitted by July 19, 2024, will be considered. After that date, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20006 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20006: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20006
