What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Attorney position at Employment Law Center of Maryland?
Job Title: Entry-Level or Mid-Level Attorney
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join our team at the Employment Law Center of Maryland.
About Us:
The Employment Law Center of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization dedicated to fighting for Maryland workers. We provide comprehensive legal services to low-income individuals and families in need, focusing on employment law cases such as discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
Responsibilities:
- Advocate for Clients - Meet with clients remotely or in person to assess their cases and develop legal strategies.
- Legal Writing & Strategy - Draft demand letters, pleadings, motions, and correspondence to opposing counsel.
- Case Investigation - Interview witnesses and gather key evidence.
- Litigation & Discovery - Take and defend depositions, draft discovery requests and responses, and prepare for hearings.
- Courtroom Advocacy - Argue motions, attend status conferences, and represent clients in bench or jury trials.
Requirements:
- A current license to practice law in Maryland.
- 0-3 years of civil litigation experience (new attorneys are encouraged to apply, and attorneys with more than 3 years of experience will also be considered).
- The ability to work at least one day per week at our Urbana, MD office.
- A strong interest in civil rights and/or employment law.
Benefits:
- Reasonable Billable Expectations - just 1,600 annual billable hours.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Unlimited paid leave.
- Hybrid work environment (work from home up to 4 days per week).
- Flexible schedules (4-day workweek and childcare-friendly options available).
- Work from Anywhere Program (up to 6 weeks per year of fully remote work, including internationally).
- Mental, physical, and emotional health appointments count as billable hours (up to 4 hours per month).
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Casual dress code & pet-friendly workplace.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)*.
About Company:
Recently named a finalist for the prestigious Reisman Award for Legal Impact, awarded to a small number of law firms around the United States that are 'transforming the practice of law.'
We are committed to making first-class employment law services affordable for all, helping more Maryland workers stand up for their civil rights.
Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 annuallySalary : $70,000 - $90,000
