PilieroMazza seeks to hire accomplished attorneys and support staff based on the specific needs of our offices and practice areas. The Firm’s mission is to serve as a trusted legal advisor to our clients by putting their needs and goals at the center of business solutions through accessibility, honesty, innovation, and unparalleled advocacy. At PilieroMazza, our talented personnel become professionally successful and personally satisfied. If you are looking for an environment where you are nurtured, challenged, and respected, PilieroMazza is the place for you.

Current Attorney Positions

Senior Attorney/Junior Partner, Labor and Employment litigation – Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice

PilieroMazza PLLC, a business law firm serving government contractors and large and small private sector commercial businesses, is seeking a detail oriented senior attorney or junior partner with a strong work ethic and a minimum of 6 years of experience in private practice to join its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.  PilieroMazza’s nationwide litigation practice focuses heavily on employer-side labor and employment litigation, including wage-and-hour, Title VII, restrictive covenant, and trade secrets misappropriation claims; contract disputes; government investigations; False Claims Act matters; and other complex commercial and business litigation.  Applicants may be admitted to practice in any state; remote work is acceptable.  If you are interested in a fast-paced and fulfilling opportunity, send resume, writing sample of at least 10 pages (unedited by others), and a copy of your law school transcript to recruiting@pilieromazza.com.

Senior Attorney/Junior Partner, Service Contract Act – Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice

PilieroMazza PLLC, a business law firm serving government contractors and large and small private sector commercial businesses, is seeking a detail oriented senior attorney or partner with a strong work ethic and a minimum of 6 years of experience in private practice to join its Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Labor and Employment practice groups.  Experience with the Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon Act and/or Construction litigation a plus.  PilieroMazza represents employers in wage-and-hour, FLSA class and collective action, Title VII, restrictive covenant, and trade secrets misappropriation claims; we also counsel employers on a wide-range of employment matters, including employment agreements, terminations, and equal employment policies .  Applicants may be admitted to practice in any state; remote work is acceptable.  If you are interested in a fast-paced and fulfilling opportunity, send resume, writing sample of at least 10 pages (unedited by others), and a copy of your law school transcript to recruiting@pilieromazza.com.

Associate Attorney – Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Washington, DC, Annapolis, MD, or Boulder, CO)

PilieroMazza PLLC, a business law firm serving government contractors and large and small private sector commercial businesses, is seeking a detail oriented associate with a strong work ethic and a minimum of 3 years of experience in private practice to join its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group. PilieroMazza’s nationwide litigation practice focuses heavily on employer-side labor and employment litigation, including wage-and-hour, Title VII, restrictive covenant, and trade secrets misappropriation claims; contract disputes; government investigations; False Claims Act matters; and other complex commercial and business litigation. Applications from attorneys licensed to practice law in Virginia and/or California and with experience practicing in those courts are particularly encouraged. If you are interested in a fast-paced and fulfilling opportunity, send resume, writing sample of at least 10 pages, and a copy of your law school transcript to recruiting@pilieromazza.com.

Associate Attorney 2-4 years – Government Contracts (Washington, DC or Boulder, CO)

PilieroMazza PLLC, a business law firm serving government contractors and commercial businesses, is seeking an associate with two to four years of experience to join its Government Contracts practice group. The candidate should have law firm experience, preferably with government contracts and litigation matters. We represent contractors in bid protests, Contract Disputes Act claims, False Claims Act and other investigations, and litigation matters at the state and federal level. Applicants should be admitted to practice in or eligible for prompt admission into the District of Columbia. Maryland and/or Virginia admissions are encouraged. If you are interested in a fast-paced and fulfilling opportunity, send resume, writing sample (not to exceed 5 pages), and a copy of your law school transcript to recruiting@pilieromazza.com.

Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment (Washington, DC)

PilieroMazza PLLC, a Washington, D.C.-based law firm specializing in government contracts, corporate law, employment law, and commercial litigation, seeks junior associate attorney with 2-3 years of experience in labor and employment law. Experience or education specific to labor matters a plus.

The successful candidate will have outstanding negotiation and communication skills, with sharp attention to detail, and will work well as part of a collaborative team. Required skills include excellent writing, research, and communication skills, as well as interpersonal and self-management skills. You must also be analytical, creative, persistent, and flexible.

Our labor and employment practice will expose you to a broad range of experiences. You will help to bridge the gap between employers and employees through sound advice and counsel, drafting employment agreements, and reviewing multi-jurisdictional employment issues. You will also support clients in matters which involve collective bargaining and claims under the National Labor Relations Act.

This role is available in our Washington, DC. Office Send cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample unedited by others (not to exceed 5 pages) to recruiting@pilieromazza.com.

Current Support Staff Positions

Executive Assistant (Washington, DC)

PilieroMazza PLLC, a business law firm serving government contractors and large and small private sector commercial businesses, is seeking a detail-oriented Executive Assistant to Senior Partner(s) and Associates responsible for providing comprehensive assistance to all, as well as working as part of a larger team of Executive Assistants providing overflow assistance to other Executive Assistants in the Firm as needed.

Primary Job Functions

  • Formatting and proofreading documents for typographical errors and substantive mistakes, as well as incorporating edits into final form
  • Utilizing handwritten or dictated materials and creating formal documents therefrom (Executive Assistants are expected to read carefully and comprehend all documents they review and to have an active understanding of the matters being performed by assigned attorneys, including the key players from both the client side and the opposing side)
  • Ensuring that all assigned attorneys are organized, including working with Paralegals to keep track of, and calendaring, important client-related events, and deadlines, as well as reminding attorneys of such events and deadlines
  • Checking in with all assigned attorneys to see what assistance could be provided, assisting them with document management and keeping their offices clean and in proper order, as well as taking care of all other general organizational needs
  • Maintaining attorney calendars, including scheduling calls and meetings, and ensuring that all relevant information is on both the attorney’s personal calendar and the Firm calendar
  • Assisting the Receptionist with answering incoming calls in a pleasant tone and with a good attitude (ensuring the phone only rings a maximum of two times before being answered) and directing calls to the appropriate individuals, or taking detailed messages
  • Printing, copying, and scanning documents
  • Maintaining hard and electronic copies of general legal files
  • Coordinating with off-site filing of documents
  • Overseeing destruction of sensitive legal documents (both hard copy and electronic)
  • Preparation of expense reports
  • Coordination of travel for attorneys (including short distance travel by planning routes, finding available parking, and giving helpful information to assist the attorney in finding the proper location quickly and easily)
  • Preparation of engagement letters to potential clients, as well as setting up new clients in Time Matters and Timeslips
  • Working with other Executive Assistants to set up for client meetings and Firm marketing presentations by ordering and setting out food, coffee, and other refreshments as needed, and asking attorneys if there are any specific special needs or instructions for such meetings or presentations
  • Working with other Executive Assistants to maintain the Firm’s contact database in Time Matters by adding new clients or resource providers and updating contact information as needed
  • Working with other Executive Assistants to maintain attorney emails (including moving emails within Outlook to ensure all email boxes are kept clean per the individual attorney’s preferences)
  • Working with other Executive Assistants to prepare packages for shipping via FedEx or other carriers, as well as coordinating with courier services when required

Job Requirements

  • A clear understanding of the general, everyday use of computers and printers, including the ability to hook up a computer, transfer documents within folders, and troubleshoot minor computer and software issues, both personally and for assigned attorneys
  • Demonstrated excellence in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and strong time management skills
  • Ability to type 50+ WPM (standard formula [(Words – Errors) x (60 / Elapsed Seconds)])

Education/Experience Requirements

  • Associates Degree/Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • A suitable candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience as an Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant working directly at the Partner level at a law firm. This role will report to both the Practice Group Chair and the Director of Human Resources.  If you are interested, send resume to recruiting@pilieromazza.com.