Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Direct CounselWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted December 5, 2025
310000 - 435000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate for a leading global law firm to join their esteemed labor and employment team in Washington D.C. This associate will primarily focus on employer-side litigation, with opportunities to engage in advisory and investigative work.
Requirements
- Represent employers in labor and employment litigation, including class and representative actions.
- Conduct thorough investigations and provide strategic legal advice concerning employment matters.
- Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategies and client communications.
- Engage in legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related documents.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discretionary, performance-based bonuses