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Litigation Attorney (Junior Associate level) - Wage & Hour Practice Group

Employer
The Spiggle Law Firm
Location
Alexandria, VA
Closing date
Nov 30, 2022

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Industry
Law
Function
Lawyer and Attorney
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
The Spiggle Law Firm seeks a junior litigation attorney to assist with its growing Wage & Hour Practice Group and other contingency cases.Compensation for the position is a base of $100,000 to $110,000 depending on experience level. In addition, the firm offers generous performance-based discretionary quarterly and annual bonuses.The firm offers generous benefits to include:* paid holidays* flexible work hours* three weeks of PTO annually* maternity/paternity leave* health insurance* An ala carte range of other benefitsThis position is primarily remote, with weekly attorney meetings occurring in the firm's new Alexandria office. Attorneys wishing to work from the office on a more frequent basis are welcome to do so.Our Attorneys:* Are supported by the firm when seeking admission to the local-area bars.* Receive paid CLEs for states in which the firm practices.* Receive support from top-notch paralegals and legal assistants.* On a case-by-case basis are provided trial-practice training opportunities through the National Employment Lawyers Association and other similar trial-practice programs.* Receive paid admission to the Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association.* Are supported in marketing activities, but are not required to attend marketing events.* Are, with very limited exceptions, not required to conduct potential client screening calls.*Materials necessary for consideration: *To apply for this position, submit your resume. Select candidates will be asked to submit a cover letter, writing sample and law school transcripts.*The Spiggle Law Firm Summary: *SLF represents clients across five states and covers a variety of employment-law practice areas. Since opening its doors in 2009, our employment attorneys have negotiated millions in settlements and become trusted and respected advocates for those facing discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace. Firm founder, Tom Spiggle, is the author of "You're Pregnant? You're Fired!"A' and is a Senior Contributor to Forbes.*Minimum Qualifications: ** A minimum of 1-2 years of federal civil litigation experience is required, and must have a firm grasp of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure;* Must display strong legal research and writing skills - a law review/law journal background is preferred;* Strong organizational and time management skills;* Experience managing information (ie time records and class data) in Excel; andCommunication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required.Virginia Bar license is required. We will consider candidates willing to submit an application to waive into the Virginia Bar, should reciprocity be applicable. Bar admission to Maryland, the District of Columbia, New York and/or North Carolina is a plus.*The Ideal Candidate: ** Has some prior wage & hour and/or collective and class litigation experience;* Is proactive, task-oriented, and a self-starter when it comes to problem-solving;* Must be able to respond positively to pressure and manage several priorities;* Has to be an analytical, self-motivated, and self-starting strategist;* Must also be able to work collaboratively with other attorneys and their assigned legal team.*What You Will Be Doing: ** Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies;* Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions;* Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs;* Drafting, processing, and digesting discovery;* Communicate with lead attorneys, associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently;* Represent clients in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including wage & hour, whistleblowing, wrongful termination, and discrimination.Job Type: Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:* Bonus payAbility to commute/relocate:* Alexandria, VA 22304: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria, VA 22304

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