Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

About the job Employment Litigation Associate Attorney


Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful impact representing clients facing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other serious employment issues.
• Gain hands-on experience with legal research and writing, depositions, hearings, mediations, and case strategy.
• Build strong client relationships and take an active role in understanding and developing each case.
• Expand your litigation experience across employment law, commercial litigation, and class actions.
• Learn from an experienced trial-focused team with extensive state and federal court experience.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment, health insurance, paid time off, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid. We offer the flexibility of hybrid work while maintaining meaningful in-office collaboration, with attorneys working from our Atlanta office at least 3 days per week.

Note: An active Florida Bar license and 1+ year of litigation experience are required. Georgia Bar membership and 2+ years of civil litigation experience are preferred, but not required. Former public defenders with meaningful trial experience and a genuine interest in civil litigation are encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are a plaintiff-side litigation practice focused on helping individuals stand up to powerful interests and pursue meaningful results. Our team takes pride in building close relationships with clients, mastering the facts of every matter, and preparing each case with the care and attention it deserves. We value zealous advocacy, strong preparation, collaboration, and work that makes a real difference. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle employment law matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contractual disputes, and related claims.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal writing, motions, briefs, and other case materials.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Develop a thorough understanding of each client's circumstances through regular and meaningful client communication.
• Gather, analyze, and master the facts needed to build effective litigation strategies.
• Assist with commercial litigation and class action matters as opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with the team on case strategy, discovery, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare matters thoroughly with the mindset that every case should be ready for trial.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar is required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience is required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience is preferred.
• Georgia Bar membership is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and developing a detailed understanding of their cases.
• Strong attention to detail, patience, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Former public defenders with trial experience and a strong interest in civil litigation are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to work from the Atlanta office at least 3 days per week.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work, work closely with clients, and see your efforts translate into real outcomes. We offer a collaborative environment where attorneys can develop their litigation skills while gaining exposure to multiple practice areas. If you want to build your career in a practice that values preparation, advocacy, client relationships, and meaningful results, this is an opportunity to make an impact.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance