Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (Senior Associate/Of Counsel)- 424503

Job ID: 424503

Practice area:- Employment Law - General,Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions,Employment Law - Wage and Hour - General,Employment Law - Wage and Hour - Plaintiffs,Litigation - Labor & Employment

Employment Litigation Associate Attorney (Senior Associate/Of Counsel)

Lead employment litigation matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims. This opportunity is designed for an attorney with significant employment litigation experience who can independently manage cases through trial preparation.

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A law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney at the Senior Associate or Of Counsel level to handle complex employment disputes. The position is intended for an attorney with significant employment litigation experience who can independently manage all phases of litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related state laws.

The successful candidate will oversee litigation strategy from case inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation. The role requires strong legal judgment, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters while providing effective client representation.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters in a collaborative legal environment.

This opportunity is offered through an established employment law practice representing clients in a broad range of workplace disputes. Attorneys work collaboratively on sophisticated litigation matters while handling substantial responsibility and direct client interaction across all phases of the litigation process.

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Duties

• Independently manage single-plaintiff employment litigation matters.

• Handle discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related employment claims.

• Represent clients in wage and hour litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state laws.

• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.

• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate legal risks.

• Manage multiple litigation matters while maintaining effective client communication.

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Requirements

• Significant employment litigation experience.

• Ability to independently manage all phases of litigation.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and research skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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Education

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

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Certifications

• Admission to the Georgia Bar.

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Skills

• Employment litigation and trial preparation.

• Wage and hour litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Motion practice, pleadings, and discovery.

• Deposition preparation and witness examination.

• Legal research and persuasive writing.

• Leadership and case management.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Profit sharing.

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Student loan refinancing program.

• Dependent life insurance and pet insurance.

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