Labor & Employment Attorney

Labor & Employment Attorney

$105000 - $185000 per year | Atlanta, GA | Remote | Permanent

L&E Attorney + GA & AL Bar + Remote + Base + Bonus + Benefits

A bit about us:

We are a nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment law firm focused on protecting employees and advocating for individuals facing challenging workplace situations.

Our attorneys handle a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, harassment, FMLA/ADA matters, severance, restrictive covenants, whistleblower claims and other employment-related litigation.

The firm has built its reputation around strong client advocacy, sophisticated employment-law knowledge and a willingness to take on complex matters against employers of all sizes.

This is an opportunity to join an established employment practice while working remotely from the Atlanta market and handling meaningful employee-side matters across Georgia and Alabama.

Why join us?

Remote flexibility while remaining connected to a strong Atlanta-based legal market

Plaintiff-side practice focused exclusively on advocating for employees and individuals

Significant bonus opportunity in addition to base compensation

Opportunity to handle substantive Labor & Employment litigation

Exposure to a broad range of employment matters rather than a narrow specialty

Ability to work with clients directly and have meaningful ownership of your matters

Opportunity to leverage both Georgia and Alabama bar admissions

Work with an established national employment-law platform and experienced employment attorneys

A role designed for an attorney who enjoys advocacy, litigation and client interaction

Job Details

Plaintiff-Side Labor & Employment Attorney

Atlanta, GA | Remote

A well-established national plaintiff-side employment law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its growing practice.

This is a remote opportunity for an attorney who is based in the Atlanta market and actively licensed in both Georgia and Alabama . The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience representing employees in employment disputes and litigation and will be comfortable managing matters independently.

What You'll Do

• Represent employees in a broad range of labor and employment matters
• Manage an active caseload from initial client intake through resolution
• Evaluate potential employment claims and develop litigation strategies
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
• Handle discovery, including written discovery and document review
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations and hearings
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, status and potential outcomes
• Handle employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals on complex matters
• Represent employees in matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, harassment, FMLA, ADA, whistleblower claims, restrictive covenants, severance and other workplace issues

What We're Looking For

• Active license in Georgia AND Alabama
• Attorney in good standing with both state bars
• Meaningful experience practicing Labor & Employment law
• Plaintiff-side or employee-side experience strongly preferred
• Strong litigation background
• Excellent legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing cases and interacting directly with clients
• Strong judgment, organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to advocate aggressively and thoughtfully on behalf of employees

Particularly Valuable Experience

• Employment discrimination
• Retaliation
• Wrongful termination
• FLSA / wage & hour
• FMLA
• ADA
• Title VII
• EEOC matters
• Sexual harassment
• Whistleblower claims
• Severance negotiations
• Non-competes / restrictive covenants
• Employment agreements
• Class or collective actions
• Federal litigation
• Depositions and trial work

Location

This position is remote , but candidates must be based in or near the Atlanta, Georgia market and licensed to practice in both Georgia and Alabama.

Compensation

Competitive base compensation plus an extensive bonus structure tied to performance and results.

Additional details regarding compensation, benefits and bonus structure will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates.

Confidential Search

This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of an established national employment-law practice. Additional information regarding the firm, team structure, compensation and bonus opportunity will be provided during the interview process.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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