Open positions are listed below. We invite experienced candidates to submit a cover letter and résumé to humanresources@gentrylocke.com.
Transactional attorney - Lynchburg
Gentry Locke, a dynamic and progressive law firm in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Richmond, VA is seeking a qualified attorney to join our firm’s General Commercial group. This position will work primarily out of our Lynchburg office. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience handling transactional matters. Additional requirements include a working knowledge of private mergers and acquisitions, complex contract drafting, and commercial real estate transactions. In order to be successful in our fast-paced environment, candidates must possess a high level of personal motivation and be detail-oriented. Virginia State Bar membership, or the ability to apply for reciprocity to the Virginia State Bar, is required. Gentry Locke offers competitive compensation and benefits. If you would like to be part of a motivated and dedicated team, we invite you to apply. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and résumé.
Gentry Locke is an equal opportunity employer.
Transactional attorney - Richmond
The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke, with offices in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Richmond, is seeking a qualified attorney to join our firm’s General Commercial Practice Group. This position will work primarily out of our Richmond office. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience, with preference given to individuals with commercial real estate and tax experience. In order to be successful in our fast-paced environment, candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of personal motivation, and strong problem-solving skills. Virginia State Bar membership required or the ability to apply for reciprocity to the Virginia Bar.
The firm offers competitive compensation and benefits. If you would like to be part of a motivated and dedicated team, we invite you to apply. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and résumé.
Criminal Defense attorney
Gentry Locke, a dynamic and client-focused law firm headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated attorney to work in our Criminal and Government Investigations practice group. This position is open to candidates with experience in criminal defense. Preference will be given to attorneys with 5+ years’ experience in white collar criminal defense at the federal court level. This attorney will assist in all aspects of trial and case development and have considerable client contact. In order to be successful in our fast-paced environment, candidates must possess a high level of personal motivation and be detail-oriented. Virginia State Bar membership required. Gentry Locke offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package with options including, but not limited to, health, dental, and retirement. If you would like to be part of a motivated team, we invite you to apply! Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and résumé.
Litigation Paralegal
The Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke is seeking a motivated paralegal to join our Plaintiff’s Practice Group in our downtown Roanoke headquarters. This position works directly with attorneys assisting in all aspects of trial and case management. A successful candidate will be an ambitious, organized team player who works well in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Litigation experience required, medical malpractice experience preferred. Microsoft Office proficiency required along with the ability to learn new software programs.
Gentry Locke offers a competitive salary, along with a generous benefits package. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team at a progressive firm, we invite you to apply! Candidates may apply to Human Resources by submitting a cover letter and résumé.
Legal Assistant/Receptionist
The law firm of Gentry Locke is recruiting for a legal assistant/receptionist to join our Richmond, Virginia office. If you excel in a position that offers a variety of responsibilities, this is the job for you! This position will be responsible for administrative tasks including, but not limited to, preparing correspondence for attorneys, scheduling, greeting clients and guests, directing phone calls, transcribing letters and memos, and entering time. In addition, this position will also assist with conference room set-up, maintaining supply inventory, and providing back-up to the document processing department.
Qualified candidates must be organized, motivated, detail-oriented, and have proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally. Experience working as a legal assistant preferred. In order to be successful in this role, candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with the ability to learn additional software programs.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IS THE LAW
Gentry Locke is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, age, national origin, genetic information or disability. We are committed to promoting a diverse workplace that represents the rich and varied perspectives reflected in our community.
Gentry Locke recruits, hires, promotes, pays and retains its employees solely on the basis of their qualification and performance without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, age, national origin, genetic information or disability and any other characteristic protected by law.
