Litigation Associate Attorney

Founded in 1982, Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a boutique employment litigation and government affairs law firm in Washington, D.C. We are a premier federal employment practice group seeking a talented Litigation Associate Attorney. We represent individuals and federal agencies in a wide array of civil and administrative litigation, employment disputes, and investigations, security clearance proceedings, and attorney disciplinary matters.

Our typical clients are from across the entire Executive Branch, including executives, law enforcement and intelligence officers, foreign service officers, attorneys, and medical professionals. We also assist agencies with difficult and high-profile personnel matters, addressing personnel problems and conducting workplace investigations. We litigate cases before federal district and appellate courts, including novel questions of statutory and constitutional interpretation, and before federal administrative agencies.

Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. is a tight-knit group of attorneys and professionals in a unique practice area within the public employment niche. We seek self-motivated applicants, who value teamwork, collaboration, and employee engagement. If you have 3–5 years of experience and are seeking an off-ramp from a major law firm or grown dispirited with working in the government, we have an expanding law practice seeking seasoned and ambitious legal talent.

This position reports directly to a Partner Attorney.

This is a full-time position located in downtown Washington, D.C. (Farragut North Metro-Red Line).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years at a law firm, DOJ, or similar experience.
• Previous litigation experience is a must.
• Prior experience conducting investigations.
• Ability to develop and nurture client relationships.
• An interest in government.
• Collegiality.
• Business Acumen.
• DC Bar license or waive-in eligibility.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

BENEFITS

A robust benefits package is provided to all full-time employees.

• Hybrid schedule
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision costs are covered for employees.
• Employer-paid HSA account.
• 401K with 3% Safe Harbor
• Commuter benefits
• Brand new office space with building amenities (gym with showers, secure bike room, rooftop-outdoor seating, lunch area, cold brew, and bubble water taps, etc.)
• Office is located on-top of Metro entrance (Farragut North)