Labor & Employment Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Labor & Employment Attorney

Title: Labor & Employment Attorney-Defense

Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite role)

Salary: $160k-$210k/yr DOE

We are a fast growing AM firm looking to find associates interested in joining a firm where they develop their skills, be collaborative, and rise with firm. This is a partner-track role, the responsibilties and pathway are cleary laid out...come join a great culture!

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Attorney to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will represent employers and employees in a broad range of labor and employment matters, with particular emphasis on wage and hour disputes, PAGA claims, discrimination cases, and related administrative hearings and trials. This role requires strong litigation experience, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage cases from intake through trial or resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of labor and employment matters including PAGA, wage and hour, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination claims.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and strategize for depositions and hearings.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, administrative hearings (such as DLSE), and court trials.
• Perform legal research and provide written legal analysis and memoranda on statutory and case law developments affecting labor and employment law.
• Develop case strategies, evaluate potential exposures and damages, and advise clients on risk management and settlement options.
• Collaborate with partners, paralegals and outside counsel to coordinate litigation efforts and manage discovery, document review, and trial preparation.
• Maintain client communication, provide regular case updates, and build strong client relationships through clear, practical and timely advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff, including delegating tasks and reviewing work product.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with substantial litigation and trial experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling PAGA and wage & hour claims, including class/representative actions and collective actions.
• Proven litigation skills including drafting briefs and motions, taking and defending depositions, and courtroom advocacy.
• Experience with administrative hearings and representation before agencies handling labor and employment matters.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, California Labor Code, FEHA, Title VII and related statutes.
• Excellent written and oral communication, legal research, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with mediation, settlement negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution techniques.
• Prior trial experience and a track record of successful outcomes preferred.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/15/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.