Labor & Employment Associate

Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.

At Miles & Stockbridge, we are looking for smart and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us.  We are seeking an Associate to join our Labor, Employment, Benefits and Immigration Group. This position will be located in our Baltimore office.  The ideal candidate will have one plus year of experience in employment litigation, counseling employers and drafting and reviewing employment policies and employment-related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, and separation agreements. The candidate will research and advise on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour matters. Some responsibilities include litigation and investigation work, client counseling on labor relations and law, research and writing projects, grievance arbitration, collective bargaining and union campaigns, and other client sensitive matters.  Qualified candidates must also possess a high level of academic achievement, law firm or clerking experience and superb writing, drafting and communication skills. We are particularly interested in candidates who have the ambition, drive, and team-orientation to help grow and support our practice. Federal clerkship experience is a plus. We will consider recent graduates from accredited law schools.

We are currently not accepting applications from search firms. 

Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Please contact Latrice Jeffers, Legal Recruiting Manager, at ljeffers@milesstockbridge.com with any questions. 

Base Compensation: $180,000 to $190,000.00 / year 

Miles & Stockbridge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (i.e. Peloton, Norton LifeLock), and more.

Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.

 

Salary

• $180,000 - $190,000/year