Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join their office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of employment law issues and civil litigation matters involving sophisticated clients.

Duties

• Handle all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions.
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients in mediation.
• Draft and answer discovery requests, prepare for trial, and assist during trial.
• Engage with both state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in labor and employment litigation.
• Experience in state and federal courts preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a focus on client service.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice in North Carolina; admission to South Carolina and/or Virginia is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Collegial and collaborative environment with low turnover.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex matters.
• Mentorship, training, and development programs for associates.
• Competitive compensation and multiple annual bonus programs.
• Robust benefits package, including 401(k) with employer contribution, health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid parental leave.

With 15 offices concentrated on the two coasts, plus Chicago and Detroit, this firm has national reach and a rising stature. The firm prides itself on offering individual, corporate, and non-profit clients direct and efficient advice, and on charting a course which secures the best long-term outcome. If you are looking to practice litigation, employment, intellectual property, or corporate law at a firm that is just the right size, this could be an ideal match for you.