Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a dedicated Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and employment law to join its Atlanta office. This position requires significant litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and the ability to manage complex employment matters. The ideal candidate must be licensed to practice law in Georgia. This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of in-office and remote work flexibility.

Duties:

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation, including handling trials, hearings, and mediations.
• Draft and file legal documents, such as motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Provide counsel to clients on employment matters, including compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring deadlines are met and client communication is maintained.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal issues and strategy development.
• Represent employers in administrative matters, such as EEOC proceedings and wage-and-hour disputes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Significant experience in litigation, including trial and mediation experience.
• Strong academic credentials and legal research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Licensed to practice law in Georgia.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Georgia Bar membership is required.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and trial advocacy skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a legal team.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave.
• Mental health programs, family-building support, and caregiving benefits.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and wellness programs.

This full-time role provides an opportunity for an experienced labor and employment attorney to grow their career in a collaborative environment, working on challenging and diverse legal matters. Ideal for attorneys looking for flexibility while contributing to a dynamic legal team.

This law firm has offices in over 60 locations globally and more than 1000 attorneys working as part of the team. The firm's practice areas are healthcare, transportation, corporate compliance and ethics, workplace privacy and data security, competition and trade secret law, retail, class actions, employee benefits, appellate practice, robotics and automation, hospitality, transportation, higher education, legislative and regulatory practice, digital workplace, employment taxes, wage and hour and whistle-blowing and retaliation.