Description:
Job Summary:A Midsize Law Firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney with 5 or more years of experience to join our Labor & Employment Team in the Richmond Office. The role involves providing extensive labor and employment advice and representation from the Employer/Management perspective for various public and private entities.
Qualifications:
- Active Virginia state bar licensure: other state bar licensure is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years of practice with substantial experience in labor and employment law
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent research and writing abilities
- Demonstrated counseling and litigation skills, including experience in state and federal courtrooms
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional client service orientation
- Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills with acute attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to familiarize with firm structure, policies, and practices
- Capacity to work independently with initiative, responsiveness, diplomacy, tact, and good judgment
- Ability to collaborate effectively across different office locations
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to convey a positive and professional image
- Strong ability to work under pressure while maintaining patience
- Capability to develop and implement strategies to acquire new business and uphold client relationships
Responsibilities:
- Offer comprehensive labor and employment advice and representation for public and private entities
- Engage in counseling, training, policy development, contract review and development, litigation, and representation before administrative agencies
- Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court
- Collaborate with colleagues and clients to address legal matters efficiently and effectively
Job Requirements:
- JD from an ABA approved law school
- Active license to practice law in VA and/or NC
- Entrepreneurial drive and desire to build client base
- To start the conversation, you should expect that you have portable book of business or proof of originating business at $200,000 annually or more.
