Employer-Focused Employment Litigation Attorney

AMS Staffing Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a well-established Labor & Employment Practice Group in Richmond, Virginia.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of employment litigation experience and is eager to build a long-term career in a collaborative, respected firm. The role offers meaningful courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and opportunity to advise employers across multiple industries with a focus on compliance and strategic

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of labor and employment law experience, including litigation.
• Experience representing employers in employment disputes preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts.
• Defend employers before administrative agencies, including employment-related proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and personnel matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analyses.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Counsel clients on litigation strategy, risk management, and employment best practices.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Labor & Employment Practice Group to deliver exceptional client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Client counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a well-established Labor & Employment Practice Group in Richmond, Virginia.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of employment litigation experience and is eager to build a long-term career in a collaborative, respected firm. The role offers meaningful courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and opportunity to advise employers across multiple industries with a focus on compliance and strategic