Senior Attorney

1 week ago

Columbia, United States Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, LLC – Senior Associate Position

We are seeking a motivated Senior Associate to become a part of our team You will serve in a

dual role with increasing responsibility as practice group manager and provide traditional client

representation in legal proceedings, including drafting legal documents, and advising clients on

employment law, professional license defense and national security clearance related matters.

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, LLC is located in Columbia, MD and is continuing to expand. Our

office is located near Columbia Mall and offers close proximity to great restaurants, gyms,

bike/walking trails and other great amenities.

The firm seeks an experienced employment attorney to join its thriving employment and

professional license defense practices. The ideal attorney should have at least 6 - 10 years of

experience in employment law or complex civil litigation, leading or supervising a team.

We are a law firm that is committed to producing high-quality work product for our clients and

providing our attorneys with the opportunity to grow professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide guidance, as appropriate, to attorneys, paralegals and staff;

• Represent clients in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies;

• Counsel and advise employers facing employment law issues and/or legal proceedings;

• Prepare and draft legal pleadings, discovery and motions on behalf of clients;

• Advise licensed professionals facing investigations or disciplinary proceedings in front of their

licensing board;

• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes;

• Engage in business development, including networking, webinars and presentations to advance the

firm’s visibility in the community;

• Meet firm's established billable hour requirements; and

• Handle court appearances, depositions, and trials.

Qualifications:

• Journal or Law Review experience preferred;

• Experience handling proposed removals and proposed suspensions in federal sector cases;

• Experience representing federal employees before the U.S. EEOC and the MSPB;

• Licensed to practice law in Maryland and, preferably, in the District of Columbia;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Strong research and writing skills;

• Ability to build rapport with clients; and

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you can commit to and live with the following principles, then you are the type of person who

will be successful and help our company thrive. If you feel this level of engagement is not right

for you or that you are not willing or able to participate with us at this level, we are not a good fit

for you.

Our expectation is that you will take the steps necessary to do what you say you are going to do

what you say you are going to do and be accountable for your actions. In other words, live “Above

the Line”.We understand that not every person is ready for this level of performance, and we appreciate the

honesty of those who decide this is not the right place for them. On the other hand, you would

make an ideal candidate to join the company if you are willing to commit to the following Above

the Line principles:

• Accountability: See It, Own It, Solve it, Do It.

• Become a part of the solution.

• Respect for others and their feelings.

• Act Now

• Ask the Question: “What else can I do?”

• Ask the Questions: “What coaching do you have for me?” and “What can I do better?”

• Personal ownership and pride.

• Reject average.

• Show others that you care.

Job Type: The firm is looking for a full-time associate.

Benefits: A competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, reimbursement of bar license fees, and

other benefits.

 

Company DescriptionThe Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, LLC represents licensed professionals and employees (both public and private sector) in Maryland and Washington, D.C. facing some of the toughest times in their careers, including, but not limited to:

Representing licensed professionals facing a disciplinary investigation by their licensing board, including preparing clients for an interview with a board investigator and representing clients at evidentiary hearings;

Reviewing and negotiating executive employment contracts in a variety of industries;
Investigating and pursuing wrongful termination claims;

Representing victims of employment discrimination at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or another Fair Employment Practices Agency; and
Litigating sexual harassment, discrimination and assault claims.

We stand side-by-side with our clients to provide both strategic legal advice and zealous advocacy. We are accustomed to high-stakes legal representation and know the stress that licensed professionals and employees face when trying to deal with their legal issues.Company DescriptionThe Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, LLC represents licensed professionals and employees (both public and private sector) in Maryland and Washington, D.C. facing some of the toughest times in their careers, including, but not limited to:\r
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Representing licensed professionals facing a disciplinary investigation by their licensing board, including preparing clients for an interview with a board investigator and representing clients at evidentiary hearings;\r
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Reviewing and negotiating executive employment contracts in a variety of industries;\r
Investigating and pursuing wrongful termination claims;\r
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Representing victims of employment discrimination at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or another Fair Employment Practices Agency; and\r
Litigating sexual harassment, discrimination and assault claims.\r
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We stand side-by-side with our clients to provide both strategic legal advice and zealous advocacy. We are accustomed to high-stakes legal representation and know the stress that licensed professionals and employees face when trying to deal with their legal issues.

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