Partner - Employment Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Partner to join its Employment Law Section in Norfolk, VA. This role involves a dynamic mix of litigation, consulting, and transactional work, providing legal services to clients on employment-related matters both regionally and nationally.

Duties

• Represent clients in employment-related matters, including counseling, litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide counsel on employment law issues such as discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies.
• Manage litigation matters from start to finish.
• Participate in client meetings, court appearances, and negotiations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• 7 years of experience in employment law preferred.
• Experience representing clients in both federal and state court litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, associates, and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work from the Norfolk, Tysons, or Richmond office.
• At least a partial portable book of business is preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, associates, and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This large, full-service law firm has two offices in Virginia that serve clients in local, regional, national and international matters. The firm has extensive experience in the areas of Corporate law, Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Environmental law, International Business, Labor and Employment law, Litigation, Public Finance, Real Estate, Taxation, Trust and Estate Planning and Administration and Internet related issues. The firms lawyers consistently distinguish themselves as aggressive litigators and highly skilled business attorneys. Associates will have the opportunity for a sophisticated legal practice within an environment that promotes professional development and a commitment to community. Prepare to be challenged and granted early client contact.