Labor and Employment Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate attorney with three to seven years of experience in employment law and litigation to join their Labor and Employment Practice in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have experience counseling clients on employment-related decisions and developing compliant employment policies. They should also be adept at handling discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, as well as managing DOL audits and EEOC charges.

Duties

• Counsel clients on employment-related decision-making.
• Develop and maintain compliant employment policies and procedures.
• Handle claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Manage DOL audits and EEOC charges, including investigations and position statements.
• Represent clients in mediations, conciliations, and settlement negotiations.
• Engage in employment litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Three to seven years of employment law experience.
• Experience with higher education or public-sector clients preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptability to learn new skills and practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Short and long-term disability plans.
• Life and critical illness insurance.
• Parental and family leave.
• Flexible remote work policy.
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Professional growth and mentorship programs.

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.