Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC is hiring an associate attorney to work in our employment law practice group, with a focus on advising progressive non-profit employers on all aspects of employment law. TRSG is motivated by a basic set of principles and values: social justice, fairness, and enabling our clients to use the law most effectively to achieve their goals. Our attorneys are proud to advise and represent a broad range of clients, from national nonprofits, unions, and political organizations to individual plaintiffs in the federal and private sectors. We understand and value the qualities that make nonprofits unique institutions. Our backgrounds give us strategic insights to help clients achieve their legal and policy goals. We are dedicated to providing our clients with personal attention and excellent, efficient, and timely representation. We believe in our clients, and that simple principle drives our law practice.

We are looking for a lawyer with at least three (3) years of experience in employment law. Responsibilities include:

· Advising nonprofits on all aspects of employment law compliance, including, but not limited to, hiring, personnel management, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour, anti-discrimination law compliance, performance management, and other employment related matters;

· Creating, reviewing, and updating employee handbooks;

· Workplace investigations;

· Defending nonprofits facing investigations from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other federal and state agencies with respect to employment charges and claims;

· Monitoring key employment law legislative changes and providing timely information and updates to ensure compliance with changing regulatory, statutory, or best practice guidelines; and

· Drafting employment contracts and negotiating settlement agreements.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, oral and written communications skills and be either a member of the D.C. Bar or admitted to the Bar in another state and prepared to apply for reciprocal admission from D.C. Experience with nonprofit organizations, labor unions, or political campaigns and/or a strong commitment to furthering nonprofit and political work is highly valued. While this position will be primarily focused on advising nonprofit employers, litigation skills are a plus. The successful candidate will also have a collaborative disposition and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in various areas of employment law.

Washington, D.C. area location is preferred but we are open to remote work arrangements. Attorneys within commuting distance of our Dupont Circle office in D.C. work on a hybrid schedule (~1 day/week in the office). Compensation will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $120K-$160K annually plus a discretionary annual bonus and a business origination bonus. The firm offers a generous benefits package including health care, a retirement plan with firm contributions, a Flexible Spending Account and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

Trister, Ross, Schadler & Gold, PLLC takes equal opportunity employment seriously. We strive for an inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, and we welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, family responsibilities, and all other factors protected by law.

Please send a resume and cover letter to info@tristerross.com . In the email subject line, write “Employment Associate Attorney Application” followed by your full name.