Employment Attorney

The Lipp Law Firm, PC; Virginia; Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term disability leave

401(k) and FSA

Parental leave

5–10% commission on originated matters

Performance-based bonuses

Home office hardware provided

Professional development coverage for

Gym membership reimbursement

Team outings and monthly in-person lun

Job summary

The Lipp Law Firm, PC is a Virginia-based, fully remote law firm offering flexible, remote-first employment litigation practice. The attorney will manage their own caseload, engage directly with clients, and collaborate with a team in a remote-friendly environment with in-person monthly meetings in Fairfax, VA.

This role emphasizes excellent client service and sustainable legal careers. Candidates should be licensed in Virginia with 5+ years of litigation experience, strong research and writing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Experience handling employment and business litigation preferred.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage own caseload and work independently.
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment and business litigation in Virginia state and federal courts.
• Manage all phases of litigation including strategy, discovery, motions, and trial.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Collaborate with team on case management and strategy.
• Maintain communication with clients and provide updates and strategic advice.

Skills

Litigation

Virginia Bar

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Licensed to practice law in Virginia

Tools

PracticePanther

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Title: Employment Litigation Attorney (Full-time)

Salary: $150,000 – $175,000 base salary, commensurate with experience & book of business

*Book of business not required*

About The Lipp Law Firm, PC

We are a Virginia-based, fully remote law firm that values flexibility, balance, and sustainable legal careers. Learn more about our Purpose, Mission and Core Values here.

Lipp Law is supported by strong systems and infrastructure that make remote work seamless, while still fostering real connection through intentional in-person collaboration.

We pride ourselves on creating a family-friendly, supportive, and transparent work environment where attorneys can thrive professionally without sacrificing personal priorities. Our culture emphasizes strong time management, open communication, and exposure to a wide range of client matters that support well-rounded career development.

We are seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney who is passionate about delivering excellent client service, managing matters with autonomy and efficiency, and building a long-term legal career in a flexible, remote-first environment. This role is ideal for someone excited to manage their own caseload, engage directly with clients, and operate in a solutions-oriented, collaborative team structure. To learn more, visit our website: www.lipplawfirm.com.

• Fully remote role with required in-person collaboration 1x per month in Fairfax, VA
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability leave
• 401(k) and an FSA
• Parental leave
• 5–10% commission awarded on originated matters, which can increase over time
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Home office hardware provided by the firm, including laptop, printer, wifi and cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development: Bar membership, CLEs, and legal malpractice coverage is 100% covered by the firm
• Gym membership reimbursement program
• Team outings, including a holiday lunch and monthly in-person team lunches in Fairfax

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment and business litigation matters in Virginia state and federal courts, including: the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Alexandria Division), Fairfax County Circuit Court, Fairfax County General District Court, Prince William County Circuit Court, and Loudoun County Circuit Court.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Collaborate with our team on case management and strategy.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, providing them with case updates and strategic advice.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia State Bar
• A resident of Virginia
• 5+ years of litigation experience, with first or second chair experience in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Alexandria Division) and Fairfax County Circuit Court.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing cases independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Bonus Experience

• An existing book of business
• Additional bar licenses in DC and/or Maryland
• Experience with PracticePanther

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located remotely in Virginia. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.