Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Atlanta, GA, seeks a highly skilled and motivated Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defending and litigating various employment-related claims and agency charges, providing legal counsel to employers, and ensuring compliance with labor and employment laws.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits encompassing a diverse range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in various legal settings, including court proceedings, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations, focusing on class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, employment torts, and non-compete cases.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to employers regarding labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with a strong background in employment law preferred.
• Active admission to the Georgia Bar or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Comprehensive understanding of current court procedures and employment-related agency protocols (both state and federal).

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, with the ability to work independently on various projects.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active admission to the Georgia Bar or the ability to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, with the ability to work independently on various projects.

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.