Employment & Labor Mid-Level Associate

Elias Law Group LLP is a mission driven law firm, dedicated to helping Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Washington. We are currently seeking to hire a Mid-Level Associate to specialize in employment and labor issues within our Political Law practice group, based in our Washington, D.C. office. This is primarily a counseling and advisory role — the Associate will advise clients directly on employment matters and will also support the broader Political Law practice group. A successful candidate will also be able to represent employers in administrative agency and employment litigation matters.  

Candidates for this position must submit a resume as well as a cover letter that explains your interest in the position and the Firm, as well as why you believe you would be a good addition to the team.

Exempt

• Provide advice and counseling to HR and business clients at various levels of Democratic and nonprofit organizations on day-to-day employment matters.

• Advise HR professionals and clients regarding employment and labor related matters under US federal, state, and local laws, including drafting and revising employee handbooks, workplace policies, and offer letters.

• Advise clients on emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor obligations.

• Assist in the creation of policies, procedures, document retention policies, and trainings to support the implementation of compliance measures.

• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents, including separation and severance agreements, confidential information agreements, offer letters, and employment contracts

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams and vendors regarding project status, issues, and timelines. 

• Ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks to the client, including economic legal and reputational.

• Familiarity with the NLRA and labor relations matters — including grievances, arbitration, and collective bargaining — is a plus, though not required.

• Support the broader Political Law practice group as needed, including reviewing contracts and assisting with corporate governance matters for political campaigns and organizations. 

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by leadership.

• J.D. degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in employment law; traditional labor law experience is a plus.

• Strong interest or background in political law is preferred.

• Comfort providing direct counsel to clients.

• Ability to work collaboratively, separately, and strategically.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and management skills.

• Strong project management, organizational and documentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure/tight time constraints.

• Creative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

• Position will operate on a hybrid schedule in a professional office environment and is expected to work in office at least three (3) days a week (Tues - Thursday).  The ability to work additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required, especially around relevant election dates or filing periods. Some infrequent travel is required.
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. 
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. 

• This position is primarily a sedentary position.  However, some duties and responsibilities may require the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, occasionally move about to access office equipment, file cabinets, etc.
• May require employee to carry or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds. 

Elias Law Group LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.