Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its team in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will work on a variety of employment-related claims and provide legal counsel to employers on labor law issues.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and discrimination charges.
• Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current GA Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of state and federal agency procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Georgia Bar.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account.
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

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.