Labor, Employment and Collective Bargaining Associate Attorney

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Simms Showers LLP Labor, Employment, and Collective Bargaining Associate Attorney

• Simms Showers LLP, a growing Northern Virginia and Maryland based law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Labor, Employment, and Collective Bargaining practice area.
• We seek team members who appreciate and can thrive in a faith-driven environment with a desire to contribute to a team that integrates faith and law in practical ways.

This exciting legal opportunity also offers a great office and team environment with attorneys ready to provide mentorship and support. Associates with Simms Showers LLP are full-time, salaried employees with opportunity for advancement. Compensation includes significant benefits, including: (1) health insurance options; (2) paid sick and vacation leave; (3) 401K retirement with 4% matching program; (4) a cash balance program and profit sharing. This position would require the following:

• Serve as lead negotiator or key advisor in collective bargaining negotiations for labor organizations representing law enforcement/public safety employees.

• Draft, review, and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

• Advise clients on labor law compliance under applicable state and federal law.

• Ability to navigate the changing legal environment as Virginia law on this matter develops

• Represent clients in grievance arbitrations, mediation, and administrative proceedings several different agencies.

• Counsel clients on labor relations strategy and organizing campaigns.

• Prepare legal opinions and policy recommendations on workplace and labor issues.

• Stay current with developments in labor and employment law and communicate relevant changes to clients or internal teams.

To apply, send your (1) resume, (2) cover letter, and (3) if a recent graduate, a transcript (unofficial transcript is fine) via email to Kevin Connor at krconnor@simmsshowerslaw.com and copy jmbaldwin@simmsshowerslaw.com

To learn more about the firm, check out our website www.simmsshowerslaw.com.

Requirements:

• 1-3+ years of experience in labor and employment law
• VA Bar License
• Legal writing, analysis, and drafting skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to different counties/jurisdictions in Virginia

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with collective bargaining and labor relations
• Jury trial and other Court experience
• Prior judicial clerkship experience
• Experience in Arbitrations and Grievances