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Labor & Employment Defense Attorney Location: Philadelphia, PA Position: Hybrid Experience: 3-7 Years
About the Role
A well-established litigation firm is actively seeking experienced labor and employment defense attorneys for their Detroit office. The firm represents employers in a broad range of employment matters across state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
What You Will Do
- Represent employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, and FMLA
- Defend clients before the EEOC, PHRC, and other administrative agencies
- Handle wage and hour defense including FLSA and Pennsylvania wage payment matters
- Draft and argue dispositive motions including summary judgment
- Conduct and defend depositions of witnesses and experts
- Advise employers on hiring, discipline, termination, and accommodation issues
- Manage cases from inception through trial preparation and resolution
Who You Are
- 2-7 years of labor and employment defense experience
- Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing
- New Jersey Bar admission is a strong plus
- Strong legal writer with practical judgment and client communication skills
- Experience managing an independent caseload with minimal supervision
- Comfortable advising employers on day to day employment matters alongside active litigation
What This Role Offers
- Competitive base salary $150,000 to $200,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Sophisticated employer defense work across a broad range of industries
- Direct partner access and meaningful case responsibility from day one
- Clear path for growth and advancement within a well-regarded national platform
Additional Opportunities Available
This is one of several openings we are currently working across the Philadelphia labor and employment defense market. If this specific role is not the right fit another opportunity may be.
All inquiries are completely confidential. Your current employer will never know you reached out.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000