Employment Litigation Associate Attorney / Of Counsel (4-9+ Years) - Philadelphia, PA- 417469

Job ID: 417469

Practice area:- Employment Law - Litigation Employer Defense,Employment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling),Litigation - Appellate

Employment Litigation Associate Attorney / Of Counsel (4–9+ Years) – Employer Defense & Appellate Practice | Remote | Philadelphia

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A nationally recognized employment law practice is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney or Of Counsel with 4–9+ years of experience to join its fully remote team. Handle sophisticated employer defense matters, dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and complex employment litigation for prominent clients nationwide.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.

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A premier employment law practice is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate Attorney or Of Counsel to join its growing remote litigation team. This position focuses heavily on law and motion practice, appellate advocacy, employment litigation defense, and strategic case support for sophisticated employer clients.

The successful candidate will work on high-level employment disputes involving complex legal issues, providing critical support through motion practice, appellate briefing, trial preparation, and litigation strategy. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who enjoy legal writing, research, and advocacy while working in a collaborative and fully remote environment.

This position is actively interviewing qualified candidates and offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced employment litigation and appellate expertise within a nationally respected practice.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research involving employment law and litigation matters.

• Draft dispositive motions, discovery motions, trial motions, and related briefing.

• Prepare appellate briefs and support appellate litigation strategy.

• Draft demand letters and responses to administrative agency charges.

• Prepare and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.

• Assist with trial preparation, trial motions, and supporting documentation.

• Draft mediation briefs and settlement-related materials.

• Collaborate with litigation teams to develop effective case strategies.

• Analyze employment law developments and provide practical legal recommendations.

• Work closely with professional development and client service teams to deliver exceptional legal work product.

• Manage multiple litigation assignments while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.

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Qualifications

Associate Level

• Minimum 4+ years of California employment litigation experience.

• Strong experience handling employment law defense matters.

• Significant motion practice and legal writing experience.

• California Bar admission in good standing.

Of Counsel Level

• 9+ years of employment litigation experience.

• Demonstrated first-chair litigation experience.

• Significant experience handling sophisticated employer defense matters.

• Strong appellate and law and motion practice background.

Additional Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

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Required Skills

• Employment litigation defense.

• Law and motion practice.

• Appellate brief writing.

• Legal research and analysis.

• Discovery management.

• Trial preparation and support.

• Mediation preparation.

• Document management.

• Strategic litigation planning.

• Client-focused legal service.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with one of the nation's most respected employment law practices, recognized for its deep concentration in labor and employment matters and longstanding reputation for excellence. The firm represents sophisticated employers in complex litigation and counseling matters across a broad range of industries.

Attorneys benefit from a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional development, legal excellence, and specialized training. The practice offers exposure to challenging legal issues, sophisticated clients, and opportunities to work alongside highly regarded employment law practitioners.

The firm has built a reputation for developing attorneys into subject matter experts through mentorship, hands-on responsibility, and exposure to high-profile employment matters involving significant legal and business implications.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Fully remote legal position with national-level work.

• Opportunity to focus extensively on law and motion practice.

• Significant appellate brief writing and advocacy experience.

• Exposure to sophisticated employment litigation matters.

• Work with leading employer defense attorneys.

• Opportunity to become a recognized employment law specialist.

• Strong professional development and training resources.

• Exposure to complex workplace compliance and litigation issues.

• Opportunity to work with prominent national employers and organizations.

• Non-Principal track role with predictable advancement opportunities.

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Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities, including:

• Fully remote work flexibility.

• Professional development and continuing legal education support.

• Collaborative national practice platform.

• Sophisticated employment law experience.

• Strong mentorship and training opportunities.

• Exposure to complex litigation and appellate matters.

• Structured workload expectations with long-term career stability.

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Why Apply Now?

Employment litigation and compliance matters continue to expand as employers face increasingly complex workplace regulations and legal challenges. This opportunity provides the chance to develop advanced litigation and appellate skills while working with one of the most respected employment law practices in the country.

Candidates seeking Employment Litigation Attorney positions, Employer Defense Attorney opportunities, Employment Law Associate Attorney roles, Remote legal jobs, California employment attorney positions, Appellate Litigation Attorney jobs, or labor and employment law opportunities are encouraged to apply promptly.

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