What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Litigation Attorney - Richmond Office position at Sands Anderson?
Job Summary:
Sands Anderson PC 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.
At Sands Anderson, we provide a comprehensive employee benefits package to full time benefit eligible employees which includes:
- 401K with Firm Matching Contribution
- Employee Assistance Services
- Health Savings Account with Firm Contribution
- Holiday Pay
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
- Malpractice Insurance
- Marketing Allowance and Support
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Program
- Paid Parking
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Dues and Continuing Education Allowance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Smart Phone Allowance
- Wellness Program
Sands Anderson PC is an equal opportunity employer. Sands Anderson is a drug free workplace.
Salary : $200,000
