Employment Litigation Associate — Richmond, VA

Experienced employment litigation associate role in a national labor & employment practice group, based in Richmond. The position focuses on defending employers in litigation, administrative charges, mediations and arbitrations across a range of workplace claims.

Typical work includes managing cases from intake through disposition, counseling clients on employment-law compliance and risk mitigation, drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, and representing clients in hearings and settlement discussions.

• JD from an accredited law school; excellent academic record
• Approximately 6+ years of litigation experience, with a strong background in employment law preferred
• Admission to the Virginia bar or eligibility to obtain admission
• Familiarity with state and federal agency procedures (EEOC, state equivalents)
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills; strong attention to detail and case management abilities