Richmond – Labor and Employment Associate

About the Role

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an associate to join its Labor and Employment team in a full-time, partnership-track associate position. This position may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond; Dallas; Houston; or Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Managing employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, communicating with opposing counsel, and independently managing case strategy, deadlines, and dockets.
• Advising employers on a broad range of workplace issues.
• Advising employers on a broad range of labor matters.
• Developing practical and business-focused advice.
• Conducting legal research.
• Drafting position statements and other advocacy materials.
• Coordinating effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Working directly with clients.

Requirements

• At least four years (class of 2022 or more senior) of employment and labor experience.
• Strong knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) processes and proceedings, and labor-related agency investigations.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients.
• Capable of independently managing matters.
• Licensed in the jurisdiction to which they are applying.

Qualifications

• Experience managing employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, communicating with opposing counsel, and independently managing case strategy, deadlines, and dockets.
• Comfortable advising employers on a broad range of workplace issues.
• Experience advising employers on a broad range of labor matters.
• Prior large law firm experience is preferred.

Pay

Expected salary range: $310,000 to $435,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certification, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data.