The Employment Law Center of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization. We're seeking an entry-level attorney to represent Maryland workers in state and federal court with discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage theft cases. The Employment Law Center of Maryland believes happy, healthy, and well-rested lawyers are better lawyers. Our commitment to this starts with an annual billable requirement for attorneys of just 1600 hours* and continues with our industry-leading benefits package, which includes: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Unlimited paid leave • Hybrid working environment (up to four days per week remote) • Flexible working hours (whether you're an early bird or a night owl, you're welcome here) • Work from Anywhere Program (up to six weeks per year of fully remote work, including internationally) • Paid parental leave • 401(k) with employer match • Casual dress code • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)** Finally, wellness appointments (like doctor visits or therapy appointments) count towards your billable hours—so you never have to choose between self-care and job performance. * According to the National Association for Law Placement, the average billable time required from a first-year associate is about 1,900 hours per year. ** The Employment Law Center of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization. While its employees are generally eligible for PSLF, PSLF is a government loan forgiveness program, and the Employment Law Center of Maryland cannot guarantee its applicability to any individual applicant. Responsibilities: While you'll always feel supported by your supervisors, colleagues, and our professional staff, attorneys at the Employment Law Center of Maryland generally manage their own cases, and you'll have a great deal of autonomy in how you litigate your discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage theft cases. This is a great role for a new practitioner looking for civil litigation experience—while doing work that matters. Your daily responsibilities might include: • Drafting correspondence to employers or opposing counsel • Meeting (remotely via phone or Zoom) with clients to discuss their cases • Interviewing witnesses • Taking depositions • Drafting pleadings or motions • Serving or responding to discovery You should expect to occasionally attend motions hearings and status conferences and represent your clients in bench or jury trials. And you'll first-chair those trials, while more senior attorneys second-chair to support you. Qualifications: You are highly motivated, willing to tackle new challenges and enjoy a collaborative working environment. You have: • A license to practice law in Maryland • 0-3 years experience in civil litigation (new practitioners are welcome to apply, as are practitioners with more than 3 years experience) • The ability to work at least one day per week at our Frederick, MD office • An interest in civil rights and/or employment law • The Employment Law Center of Maryland is a "client-centered" law firm, so it is essential that you enjoy fostering close professional relationships with clients through empathetic, passionate advocacy and frequent communication. Client satisfaction is ELC's highest-weighted performance metric for attorneys after the quality of legal work Compensation: $80,000 yearly

• While you'll always feel supported by your supervisors, colleagues, and our professional staff, attorneys at the Employment Law Center of Maryland generally manage their own cases, and you'll have a great deal of autonomy in how you litigate your discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage theft cases. This is a great role for a new practitioner looking for civil litigation experience—while doing work that matters.Your daily responsibilities might include: • Drafting correspondence to employers or opposing counsel • Meeting (remotely via phone or Zoom) with clients to discuss their cases • Interviewing witnesses • Taking depositions • Drafting pleadings or motions • Serving or responding to discoveryYou should expect to occasionally attend motions hearings and status conferences and represent your clients in bench or jury trials. And you'll first-chair those trials, while more senior attorneys second-chair to support you.