Employment Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Employment Litigation Associate / Business Litigation Attorney Location:

Durham, NC (Hybrid/Flexible) Salary:

Competitive / Commensurate with experience Top Selling Points Direct First-Chair Track:

Gain immediate, hands-on deposition, oral advocacy, and motion practice experience based on merit, not tenure. High-Stakes, Diverse Caseload:

Defend local to international employers across complex state/federal litigation, administrative hearings, and arbitration. No Multi-Year Office Mandates:

Highly collaborative firm culture that values in-person development while offering genuine work-from-home flexibility.

A premier, Chambers-rated North Carolina business law firm is seeking a talented

Employment Litigation Associate

or experienced

Business Litigation Attorney

with 3 to 5 years of sophisticated litigation experience to join its Durham office. This position offers a rare hybrid track: prior employment law experience is welcomed but not mandatory, making it an exceptional transition opportunity for a commercial or business litigator looking to specialize in high-value labor and employment disputes. The firm is highly selective, prioritizing entrepreneurial attorneys who thrive with direct client contact, immediate partner collaboration, and early courtroom exposure.

Key Responsibilities Defense & Advocacy:

Defend corporate employers in state and federal courts against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and FLSA wage and hour claims. Restrictive Covenants & IP:

Litigate disputes involving non-compete agreements, non-solicitation covenants, confidentiality breaches, and trade secret misappropriation. Administrative & Agency Proceedings:

Represent clients before regulatory agencies including the EEOC, Department of Labor (DOL), OSHA, and state unemployment commissions. Core Litigation & Trial Prep:

Draft complex pleadings, dispositive motions, summary judgment briefs, and discovery requests; manage comprehensive e-discovery vendor workflows. Depositions & Court Appearances:

Take and defend depositions of key parties, witnesses, and experts; present oral arguments in court hearings and arbitration panels (AAA, JAMS, FINRA). Strategic Client Counseling:

Deliver risk assessments, legal research, and strategic advice directly to corporate executives and HR stakeholders regarding litigation exposure and mediation.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

3–5 years of litigation experience within a reputable law firm setting, handling business, commercial, or employment disputes. Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials. Licensure:

Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must be willing and eligible to obtain licensure in North Carolina within one year of hire. Technical Skills:

Proficiency with advanced e-discovery platforms, legal research software (Westlaw/LexisNexis), and complex case management. Advocacy:

Proven track record of drafting high-quality legal briefs and managing core discovery independent of heavy oversight.

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