Senior Litigation & Employment Counsel

City of Plant City; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

Fairfax County in Virginia is seeking an attorney for the Office of the County Attorney, Personnel Section, to handle employment law matters and civil defense litigation. The successful candidate will counsel and represent County agencies and employees in multiple areas and manage litigation from inception to completion.

This position emphasizes writing, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and compliance with state and federal rules.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia State Bar member in good standing with four years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience in employment law and civil defense litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and represent County agencies and employees in employment law matters.
• Litigate in state and federal courts and before state administrative agencies.
• Handle employee grievances and matters before the Fairfax County Civil Service Commission.
• Manage cases from inception to completion, including discovery, depositions, motions, and trials.

Skills

Litigation

Trial skills

Legal writing

Employment law

Civil litigation

Education

Virginia State Bar License

Job description

Fairfax County in Virginia is seeking an attorney for the Office of the County Attorney, Personnel Section, to handle employment law matters and civil defense litigation. The successful candidate will counsel and represent County agencies and employees in multiple areas and manage litigation from inception to completion.

This position emphasizes writing, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and compliance with state and federal rules.