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Richmond, VA, United States

Mid- to Senior-level Associate Attorney

Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Richmond, VA, is actively seeking a Mid- to Senior-level Associate Attorney focusing on employment law. The role involves defending and litigating lawsuits related to various employment-related claims, representing employers in various legal forums, and providing advice on labor and employment laws and regulations.

Duties

• Litigation: Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad spectrum of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Representation: Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, in mediations, and arbitrations for employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, employment torts, and non-compete cases.
• Legal Advice: Provide advice and counsel to employers on various labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Procedure Understanding: Stay abreast of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Communication: Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills in legal matters.
• Organizational Skills: Exhibit strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Experience: 5+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background.
• Bar Admission: Active admission to the Virginia Bar or the ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Legal Procedures: Understanding current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.

Skills

• Litigation Expertise: Extensive experience in the litigation of employment-related claims.
• Legal Advice: Ability to provide sound legal advice on labor and employment matters.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Certifications

• Bar Admission: Active Virginia Bar admission or the ability to obtain admission quickly.

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