Employment Attorney

Job Title: Employment Attorney
Job Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote/Virtual Office)

Job Overview:
A prestigious national labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney with over 7 years of practice to join its team as Special Counsel. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, while still maintaining a dynamic full-cycle litigation practice. The role will focus primarily on administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation, including single-plaintiff cases and potential involvement in larger cases like class actions. The position provides the opportunity to collaborate with a team of legal professionals and benefit from the support of a strong paralegal and secretarial team, all within a virtual office setup.

Duties:

• Handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment-related litigation.
• Develop case strategies and supervise the drafting and review of legal documents.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients at hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Manage single-plaintiff litigation with potential exposure to class actions and PAGA cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners, contributing to case preparation and legal strategies.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior attorneys and paralegals in the firm’s virtual office.
• Participate in the firm’s broad spectrum of labor and employment law matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Proven ability to handle employment law matters independently in a remote work environment.
• Active bar membership in good standing (state bar in any jurisdiction).
• Experience with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters is preferred.
• Prior experience in a law firm setting is a plus, with exposure to complex employment litigation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and legal writing skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in a U.S. State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in employment law and litigation.
• Ability to manage complex legal cases with minimal supervision.
• Excellent legal drafting and communication abilities.
• High level of proficiency in remote legal work and virtual office tools.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills for supervising junior attorneys and staff.

Job Location:

• Atlanta, GA (Remote/Virtual Office setup with potential local travel).

Nationally-known as one of the largest labor and employment law,firms, this firm has offices throughout the United States and partners with a network of lawyers on six continents to provide the highest quality service around the globe. Using technology, templates, and other systems allows the firm to be more efficient. Believing in diversity, the firm attracts professionals from various backgrounds and provides mentoring, training, and additional support and resources. Many of the lawyers are members of and serve in local and national organizations that help promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The firm has an entrepreneurial culture and collegial atmosphere where employees can work as an individual or as a team. The firm is consistently growing and has many opportunities for professional and personal growth. The firm is an equal employment employer and has a great benefits package.