Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. This role primarily involves defending and litigating lawsuits related to a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination. The attorney will represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in employment-related arbitrations, including class/collective actions. Additionally, they will provide advice and counsel to employers on various labor and employment laws and regulations.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in different legal settings, including court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Handle a wide range of employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, employment torts, and non-compete cases.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to employers on labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Engage in legal research, document drafting, and oral advocacy.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for employment law background.
• Active admission to the Illinois Bar or the ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Skills:

• Litigation and dispute resolution.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Legal document drafting and review.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organizational and time management skills.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.