Senior Employment & Civil Litigation Attorney

McPhail Sanchez, LLC; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County is seeking an attorney in the Office of the County Attorney's Personnel Section to handle employment law matters and civil defense litigation. The role involves counseling County agencies and employees, representing them in grievances and in court, and providing legal analysis on policies and legislation.

The successful candidate will manage cases from discovery to trial, draft motions and briefs, and posses excellent writing and public speaking abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
• Four years of experience as a practicing attorney or equivalent
• Strong litigation and trial skills, ability to manage cases from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and represent County agencies and employees in employment law matters and civil defense litigation.
• Handle litigation in state and federal courts and before state administrative agencies.
• Provide legal advice to County agencies and assist in employee grievances and commissions.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Education

Virginia State Bar License in Good Standing

Job description

Fairfax County is seeking an attorney in the Office of the County Attorney's Personnel Section to handle employment law matters and civil defense litigation. The role involves counseling County agencies and employees, representing them in grievances and in court, and providing legal analysis on policies and legislation.

The successful candidate will manage cases from discovery to trial, draft motions and briefs, and posses excellent writing and public speaking abilities.