Senior Labor & Employment Counsel

Commonwealth of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Labor and Industry in Richmond, VA seeks a Staff Attorney Senior to lead civil and administrative labor and employment litigation. You will handle wage payments, misclassification, prevailing wage issues, anti-retaliation statutes, leave programs, and child labor matters while advising on regulatory rulemaking and policy.

The role requires a JD, active Virginia Bar membership, strong research, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and active Virginia Bar membership.
• Knowledge of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and Virginia Administrative Process Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and administrative labor and employment law cases.
• Research and analyze legal issues for agency management and compliance.
• Assist in regulatory rulemaking, policy formation, and legislative affairs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Litigation experience

Research and analysis

Spanish language proficiency

Education

J.D. degree

Virginia State Bar membership

Job description

The Department of Labor and Industry in Richmond, VA seeks a Staff Attorney Senior to lead civil and administrative labor and employment litigation. You will handle wage payments, misclassification, prevailing wage issues, anti-retaliation statutes, leave programs, and child labor matters while advising on regulatory rulemaking and policy.

The role requires a JD, active Virginia Bar membership, strong research, and excellent written and verbal communication.