Labor, Employment & Immigration Associate

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Labor, Employment & Immigration Associate - Virginia Beach, VA - Williams Mullen Law Firm

Job Title: Labor, Employment & Immigration Associate
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job ID: 1130
Experience: 2-5 years
Practice Area: Labor & Employment Law
Open Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Job Description:

- Seeking an associate with 2-5 years' experience in Labor & Employment matters
- Join a vibrant Labor, Employment & Immigration team at Williams Mullen Law Firm
- Opportunity for career growth, direct client interaction, and significant responsibility on complex matters
- Work closely with industry-leading partners on a fast-paced team

Job Requirements:

- 2-5 years' experience practicing employment law, including litigation, counseling, alternative dispute resolution, and traditional labor law
- Additional experience in drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, conducting depositions, oral argument, drafting and reviewing contracts, and negotiating settlements
- Ability to assess risk accurately and work with management and in-house counsel
- Excellent writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
- Must be a team player and able to take individual responsibility for client matters with direct client interaction
- Ambition to excel in a fast-paced law firm environment and work with like-minded attorneys
- Must be licensed in Virginia, immediate waive in, or a member of the bar in one or more US jurisdictions, and willing to sit for the Virginia bar

Williams Mullen values the professional development of its associates and provides ample resources for growth. Associates are encouraged to participate in bar associations, community activities, pro bono work, and business development opportunities. The firm also offers a positive work environment for its employees.

Williams Mullen does not accept applications from search firms or legal recruiters for this position. Only direct self-applications from candidates will be considered.

To apply, please submit a (1) cover letter (addressed to the Director of Attorney Recruiting), (2) resume, (3) transcript, and (4) a short writing sample.

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer that values a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran's status.

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Firm resources for professional development, participation in bar associations, community activities, and pro bono work, cultural diversity commitment, equal opportunity employer

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Employment law, employment litigation, employment counseling, alternative dispute resolution, traditional labor law, drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, conducting depositions, oral argument, drafting and reviewing contracts, negotiating settlements, risk assessment, client interaction, writing, analytical, attention to detail, teamwork, bar associations, community activities, pro bono work, business development, cultural diversity, equal opportunity

Law degree and bar admission

Direct self-application with cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to Director of Attorney Recruiting

Qualification and Experience 2-5 years' experience practicing employment law, currently licensed in Virginia or member of one or more US jurisdictions willing to sit for Virginia bar

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