Are you an entry-level attorney looking for substantive litigation experience? Or a mid-level attorney attorney looking for a more welcoming, flexible, and healthy firm environment? We'd love to meet you! The Employment Law Center of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization. We're seeking an entry-level or mid-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 that happy, healthy, and well-rested lawyers are better lawyers. Our commitment to this starts with an annual billable goal for attorneys of just 1,600 hours and continues with our excellent benefits package, which includes: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Unlimited paid leave • Hybrid working environment (work from home up to 4 days per week) • Flexible working hours (compressed schedules, childcare-friendly schedules available) • Work from Anywhere Program (up to six weeks per year of fully remote work, including internationally) • Mental, physical, and emotional health appointments during business hours count as billable hours (up to 4 hours per month) • Paid parental leave • 401k with employer match • Casual dress code • Pet-friendly workplace • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)* *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 an entry-level attorney looking for substantial civil rights litigation experience, or a mid-level attorney looking for a more welcoming, flexible, and healthy firm environment. Your daily responsibilities might include: • Drafting correspondence to employers or opposing counsel. • Meeting (remotely via phone or Zoom) with clients or potential 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, status conferences, and represent your clients in bench or jury trials. Qualifications: You are highly motivated, willing to tackle new challenges, and enjoy a collaborative working environment. You have: • A current 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 our highest weighted performance metric. Compensation: $75,000 to $95,000

• 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 an entry-level attorney looking for substantial civil rights litigation experience, or a mid-level attorney looking for a more welcoming, flexible, and healthy firm environment.Your daily responsibilities might include: • Drafting correspondence to employers or opposing counsel. • Meeting (remotely via phone or Zoom) with clients or potential 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, status conferences, and represent your clients in bench or jury trials.