Remote attorney Or Senior attorney

Employment Litigation Associate AttorneyA growing employment law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team in Alexandria, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator passionate about advocating for employees facing workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and other employment-related challenges. The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation experience, strong client counseling skills, and the ability to manage complex employment matters from initial proceedings through trial preparation and resolution.What the Firm OffersFlexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with remote work and two days per week in the office.Home Office Support: Necessary equipment provided for remote work.Career Growth: Marketing support to help develop your practice and assistance with additional state bar admissions.Competitive Compensation: $160,000-$190,000 base salary, plus performance-based and potential year-end bonuses.Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Professional Development: CLE reimbursement and coverage of bar fees.Retirement Benefits: 401(k) eligibility after one year of employment.Organized Work Environment: Established operational systems and processes that promote collaboration, accountability, and efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent clients in Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) proceedings.Litigate employment-related matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and in federal district courts.Conduct and defend depositions and manage cases through summary judgment.Handle employment litigation involving Title VII, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and FLSA.Develop litigation strategies and manage cases from inception through resolution.Draft persuasive demand letters and pursue favorable pre-litigation resolutions.Provide strategic legal advice and counseling to clients navigating complex workplace disputes.Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to achieve favorable client outcomes.QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of litigation experience.Labor and employment litigation experience strongly preferred.Federal sector employment law experience is a plus.Experience handling depositions, dispositive motions, and federal court litigation.Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.Excellent client counseling and communication abilities.Ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities independently.Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset.Ability to meet an annual billable hour requirement of approximately 1,700 hours.Bar Admission RequirementsVirginia Bar admission preferred.Candidates willing to waive into the Virginia Bar will be considered.Maryland and District of Columbia Bar admissions are advantageous.Application RequirementsInterested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter for consideration.