Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate for its Charlotte, NC location. The role involves defending and litigating a variety of employment-related claims and providing counsel on labor and employment laws.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and discrimination charges.
• 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; employment law background preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

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.