Employment Litigation Attorney

The Lipp Law Firm, PC; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

FSA

Parental leave

Short-term disability leave

Bar membership/CLE

Legal malpractice coverage

Gym membership

Home internet

Cell phone coverage

Job summary

The Lipp Law Firm, PC in Fairfax, VA is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney for a remote work-from-home role with Virginia residency required. The position requires at least 5 years of litigation experience, including first-chair experience in Virginia state and federal courts, and Virginia bar admission.

Salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000 base, with 5-10% commission on originated matters, eligibility for bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience with first chair in VA state and federal courts.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment and business litigation matters in Virginia state and federal courts, including EDVA (Alexandria) and Fairfax County courts.
• 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 updates and strategic advice.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Research

Written briefs

Job description

Open Position: Employment Litigation Attorney

Location: Fairfax, Virginia (Remote – this is a Work from Home Position, Virginia Resident Required)

Years of Experience: 5+, 1st chair experience in Virginia state and federal courts

Bar Licenses Required: Virginia State Bar (DC or Maryland a plus, but not required)

Compensation: $125,000 – $175,000 (base), commensurate with experience and book of business. Book of business not required.

5-10% commission on originated client matters, which can increase over time.

Eligibility for bonuses based on performance.

Hours: Full-time or part-time; full-time has a 1300 billable hours expectation for raises and bonuses

Benefits: Full suite of benefits – health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, flexible spending account, parental leave, short-term disability leave, bar membership/CLE/legal malpractice coverage, and other benefits such as gym membership, home internet, and cell phone coverage.

About Lipp Law:

Lipp Law was founded in 2019 by Owner Katie Lipp, Esq., who is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Washington, DC.

Lipp Law is a great fit for attorneys that have lives outside of the law. Our firm is designed to give attorneys work-life balance and independence.

Great fit for an attorney who needs more flexibility and who is over the traditional law firm lifestyle.

Lipp Law Practice Areas:

We represent individual and corporate clients throughout the DMV, covering these practice areas:

• Employment law: plaintiff and defense
• Labor law: management and labor side
• Business law: corporate formations, outside general counsel, M&A, business break-ups and dissolutions

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.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with first 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.

Benefits of the Role:

• Flexible work arrangement (remote work from home).
• Competitive salary with benefits, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.