Partner - Employment Law Section

Willcox & Savage, P.C.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Job summary

A full-service law firm seeks a Partner for its Employment Law Section in Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, at least 7 years of experience in employment law, and strong skills in legal research, writing, and client counseling. This position involves representing clients in various employment-related matters, managing litigation cases, and participating in client interactions. The firm offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• 7 years of experience in employment law preferred.
• Experience representing clients in both federal and state court litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent firm clients in employment matters, including counseling and litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Provide counsel on employment law issues such as discrimination.
• Manage litigation matters from start to finish.
• Participate in client meetings, court appearances and negotiations.

Skills

Excellent writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Willcox Savage, a full-service law firm with offices in Norfolk, Richmond and Tysons, Virginia, seeks a Partner to join its Employment Law Section in Norfolk, Tysons, or Richmond.

Willcox Savage employment attorneys defend clients in employment litigation regionally and nationally, provide proactive litigation avoidance counseling, assist with business immigration for multinational employers, and provide fair housing advice to property developers and management companies throughout the country. This position encompasses an engaging blend of litigation, consulting, and transactional work.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent firm clients or clients brought by partner in employment-related matters, including counseling, litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide counsel to employers and employees on employment law issues such as discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies.
• Manage litigation matters from start to finish.
• Participate in client meetings, court appearances, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• 7 years of experience in employment law preferred.
• Experience representing clients in both federal and state court litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, associates and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work from the Norfolk, Tysons or Richmond office.
• At least a partial portable book of business is preferred.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.