Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its team in Norfolk, VA. The successful candidate will work on a variety of employment-related legal matters, providing representation and counsel to employers.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and discrimination charges.
• Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of experience in employment or commercial litigation.
• Employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current VA Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of state and federal agency procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism and teamwork.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.