Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate in Richmond, VA. The role involves representing employers in various employment-related legal matters, including litigation and compliance advisory services. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions to enhance workplace environments.

Duties

• Litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters.
• Advise employers on compliance with employment laws and related risk management.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 6+ years of experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background.
• Current VA bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Current VA bar admission or ability to obtain admission.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Eligible for annual bonuses.

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.