What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate - Labor & Employment position at O'Hagan Meyer?
O’Hagan Meyer PLLC is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its Norfolk, VA office. The attorney should have experience handling all aspects of complex & sophisticated litigation, including, but not limited to, experience defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination and/or negligent hiring.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory. We are looking for an attorney who is interested in developing their business, stepping into key client relationships and being part of the Firm’s growth in Hampton Roads.
- Admission to the Virginia State Bar
- 2-4 years of litigation experience, including researching and drafting writing legal memoranda; drafting pleadings, substantive motions and written discovery; developing litigation strategy; conducting large-scale document reviews and productions; working directly with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and second-chairing trials, depositions and/or evidentiary hearings.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to draft persuasive, clear and effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements.
- Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters at once and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm’s current clients, as well as the drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.
- Ability to take direction from various senior attorneys and work as part of a team.
- This attorney must demonstrate a drive for excellence and a willingness to take the initiative to solve problems.
- Annual billing requirement: 1900 hours.
- Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
- Emphasis on professional and business development.
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
- Competitive salary and bonus compensation along with a robust benefits package including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program
