Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its team in Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will work on a variety of employment-related legal matters, providing representation and counsel to employers.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration.
• Provide advice and counsel on labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, with a preference for an employment law background.
• Active NC bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active NC bar admission.

Skills

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

This law firm provides diverse legal services to clients throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Its major practice areas include alternative dispute resolution, class actions and complex litigation, international employment, general employment litigation, wage and hour disputes, labor relations, and white collar and government enforcement. The firm has a team of over 950 attorneys across offices in major cities nationwide with headquarters in West Harrison, New York.