Labor And Employment Attorney

Conn Maciel Carey LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in Labor & Employment, Workplace Safety - OSHA/MSHA, and Litigation. Serving a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to start-ups, the firm provides strategic counsel on employment matters, regulatory investigations, and complex litigation. Known for its focus on workplace challenges and creative problem-solving, the firm prioritizes efficiency and cost savings through a lean structure and cloud-based technology.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus, Conn Maciel Carey partners with clients across diverse industries nationwide. More details can be found at

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Labor and Employment Attorney based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, with a mix of in-office and remote work opportunities. The attorney will provide legal counsel in labor and employment matters, represent clients in employment litigation, research legal issues, and draft detailed and effective motions. Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with workplace regulations and overseeing case preparation for hearings or trials.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Labor & Employment Associate to join our national practice.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic group of attorneys across our offices in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Columbus, and Detroit.

• Represent management-side clients in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings involving labor and employment-related disputes, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and traditional labor matters, including matters before the NLRB and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Support senior attorneys in all phases of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Assist with providing proactive counseling to employers on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior counsel on case strategy, client communications, and business development initiatives.
• Participate in firm-wide programs, webinars, and practice group initiatives within the Labor & Employment group.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 2–5 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, preferably with a focus on litigation and counseling.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-office, and remote environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and developing a long-term career in management-side labor and employment law.

The salary range for the role is $125,000 - $155,000 per year. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision & life, paid holidays.