Mid-Level Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Tysons Corner, VA, is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and possess strong research and writing skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in traditional labor law, OSHA, and/or transactional matters. Admittance to the Virginia Bar is a prerequisite for this position.

Duties:

• Handle employment litigation cases, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support cases and provide counsel.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and address their employment-related legal needs.
• Assist in conducting discovery, including depositions, document requests, and interrogatories.
• Stay abreast of relevant legal developments, regulations, and best practices in employment law.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys and legal staff to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Participate in negotiations, settlements, and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment litigation and counseling.
• Admitted to the Virginia Bar.
• Strong research and writing skills demonstrated through prior legal work.
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Familiarity with traditional labor law, OSHA, and/or transactional experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Commitment to delivering legal services with the highest level of excellence and professionalism.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Virginia Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and legal documents.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Client counseling and relationship building.
• Litigation strategy and case management.
• Alternative dispute resolution.
• Time management and multitasking.

This global law firm provides a broad range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include banking litigation, aviation law, intellectual property law, and insolvency litigation. The firm has been recognized as Law360's Global 20, a publication that ranks 20 law firms with the greatest global reach and expertise. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the firm has several office locations across the United States, including Tysons, Virginia, Boston, Massachusetts, Baltimore, Maryland, Los Angeles, California and Houston, Texas.