Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. in Roanoke, VA seeks an attorney specializing in employment law to advise HR teams, draft and review employment documents, and manage litigation from discovery to trial.

The role requires monitoring state and federal developments and providing proactive guidance to clients, coordinating with paralegals and staff. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative, deadline-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of employment law experience.
• Experience advising and counseling clients is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to advocate for clients is vital.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters under state and federal law and review employment-related documents.
• Support clients in HR, DEI, Recruiting, and compliance matters.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motions, and trial.
• Monitor legislation and case law affecting the listed areas and provide proactive guidance.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Organize and monitor client files efficiently.

Skills

Employment law

Legal counseling

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters arising under state and federal law, and preparation or review of employment-related documents.
• Support clients in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and a broad range of employment concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement relating to the above substantive legal areas and provide proactive, strategic advice to clients.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 2+ years of job experience as an attorney working in employment law.
• Experience with client/employer advice and counseling a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate, and support the growing department in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.