Trial Attorney

Title: Employment Trial Attorney (Hybrid)Salary: $135,000-190,000 Annually, Depending on ExperienceLocation: Washington, DC*THIS IS A RETAINED SEARCH - PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME/THE FIRM IF YOU ARE A RECRUITER*About Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. (KCNF)KCNF is a boutique law firm in Washington, D.C., committed to fighting for the rights of employees in the workplace. Our experienced attorneys are recognized experts in all aspects of employment law, handling the most sensitive and complex labor and employment law matters in the U.S. and around the world. We are seeking an experienced trial attorney with a demonstrated record of litigating employment cases through verdictand a deep commitment to social justice. The ideal candidate brings a thoughtful, strategic, and creative approach to all phases of litigation — from pre-suit investigation through trial — and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. To learn more, please visit out website: kcnfdc.com.Benefits:A hybrid schedule: 2 days remote & 3 days in-person25 total PTO Days + all firm holidaysFully paid health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee, a spouse/registered domestic partner, and childrenFully paid long-term disability and optional self-paid short-term disabilityFully paid life insurance and optional self-paid supplemental life insuranceAnnual bonus contingent on meeting billable and client development hour requirements and performancePaid cell phone service (the employee provides the phone)Firm contributions to 401K, FSA, + profit sharing plan once eligibleSelf-paid pre-tax WMATA benefitsPaid professional development, including bar memberships, conferences, and CLEsMonthly team luncheonsResponsibilities:Represent federal employees and private-sector employees in matters before the EEOC, MSPB, OSC, and in state/federal courtinvolving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower disclosures, sexual harassment, employee discipline, and other employment-related claimsManage all phases of litigation, including case strategy development, client counseling, administrative investigations, discovery (written discovery and depositions), motions practice, hearings, and trialEngage in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution on behalf of clientsCollaborate closely with firm attorneys on complex, high-impact matters, including multi-plaintiff and consolidated actionsCommunicate regularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and risk assessmentSupervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals, as appropriate.Contribute to case intake evaluations, legal research initiatives, and strategic planning across the firm’s federal and private-sector practice areasRequirements:A JD degree + Washington DC bar license6+ years of employment litigation experienceParticipation in court trials, preferably as first-chair, as well as EEOC or MSPB hearingsExcellent case management and organizational skillsOutstanding research and writing skillsSuperb verbal and written communication skillsPlease note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Washington, DC office on a hybrid schedule. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.