Employment Litigation Attorney

Are you looking to change your work environment? Do you want your work to be recognized and valued? Are you eager for opportunities to make a substantial impact within an organization? Do you want to learn from a team of experienced attorneys committed to enhancing your skills? Is landing an in-house counsel role a future goal for you? If any of these resonate with you, you might be the perfect fit for our exceptional team! We are a small employment law firm situated in Atlanta, GA. Clients are employers, companies, and government bodies. We are guided by a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds in Big Law, in-house roles, government positions, and HR. We take pride in being a unique and outstanding firm! Billable hour target: 1,500 hours or equivalent revenue [Note: ELS is moving away from the billable hour and toward value-based, flat fee billing!] Compensation: $127,000, which includes a $1,000 monthly bonus for achieving defined KPIs. Responsibilities: Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and responses, on behalf of agencies Prepare memos, letters, and updates on case status Handle drafting and responses to discovery requests Conduct and defend depositions Represent clients in various legal proceedings, mediation, and administrative hearings Assist in conducting investigations related to workplace matters Supervise and delegate tasks to paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants Support the Firm's business development, marketing efforts, and administrative tasks as needed Record billable hours daily Qualifications: • To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a valid license to practice law in Georgia • A minimum of two years of civil litigation experience at a law firm is required, preferably with a focus on employment law and federal court cases • Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality work for business clients, including in-house counsel • Strong networking skills are essential for engaging with colleagues and community members to enhance the Firm's and Team's reputation • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with team members at all levels are necessary • The ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and produce quality work is crucial • Candidates should be eager to participate in the Firm's business development initiatives • Thriving in a flexible, autonomous, and accountable work environment within a small firm setting is important • Valuing hands-on learning opportunities provided by a small firm environment is highly encouraged Compensation: $127,000 yearly • Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and responses, on behalf of agencies • Prepare memos, letters, and updates on case status • Handle drafting and responses to discovery requests • Conduct and defend depositions • Represent clients in various legal proceedings, mediation, and administrative hearings • Assist in conducting investigations related to workplace matters • Supervise and delegate tasks to paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants • Support the Firm's business development, marketing efforts, and administrative tasks as needed • Record billable hours daily Compensation: $127,000 per year The Employment Law Solution