Employment Law Associate — Hybrid/Remote Ready

Willcox Savage; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Willcox Savage, a full-service law firm with offices in Norfolk and Tysons, Virginia, seeks an associate attorney to join its Employment Law Section. The attorney will represent clients in employment-related matters, provide counsel on discrimination, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies, and assist with litigation, mediation, and negotiations.

The role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and hybrid or remote work options, with a starting salary range

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the Virginia State Bar (or eligibility).
• 2+ years of experience in employment law preferred; other litigation experience considered.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Hybrid or remote work options available; Norfolk or Tysons Corner office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related matters, including litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide counsel to employers and employees on labor and employment law issues such as discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies.
• Assist in discovery, including document review, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Participate in client meetings, court appearances, and negotiations.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Willcox Savage, a full-service law firm with offices in Norfolk and Tysons, Virginia, seeks an associate attorney to join its Employment Law Section. The attorney will represent clients in employment-related matters, provide counsel on discrimination, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies, and assist with litigation, mediation, and negotiations.

The role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and hybrid or remote work options, with a starting salary range