Associate Attorney

Melville Johnson, P.C.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation days & holidays

Flexible schedule/remote after prob.

Job summary

Melville Johnson, P.C., a small Atlanta firm, seeks a licensed Associate Attorney to join its Federal Employment Litigation Team. You will gain hands-on experience with federal employment matters and direct client contact in a collegial small-firm environment.

The role offers guidance from senior attorneys and opportunities to work on EEOC, MSPB, OFO, OSC, and OPM matters. Eligible for a flexible schedule and remote work after probation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one state and in good standing.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to multitask under deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Bill 1,560 hours per year.
• Direct client contact and full-cycle litigation management for EEOC, MSPB, OFO, OSC, and OPM matters.
• Draft memoranda, complaints, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and other filings.
• Take and defend depositions; negotiate settlements.
• Conduct hearings in person, telephonically, and via video conference.
• Advise clients regarding their employment matters.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Active license to practice law

Written & oral communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Melville Johnson, P.C., a small firm located in Atlanta, GA, seeks a licensed Associate Attorney to join its Federal Employment Litigation Team.The Firm offers a congenial and collegial small-firm environment where new attorneys will have the opportunity to have direct client contact and quickly gain hands-on litigation experience mainly in an administrative law setting.At Melville Johnson, P.C., you will be part of a diverse, inclusive team where passion, integrity, and empathy are at the core of what we do.

The Associate will receive direct guidance from the senior attorneys in the Firm and can expect an environment where questions are encouraged, and the success of the team is a priority.

The ideal candidate will have employment law or litigation experience in the federal sector, including experience with any or all of the following: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the Office of Federal Operations (“OFO”), the Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”), the Office of Special Counsel (“OSC”), and the Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”).

Position Description:

The Associate Attorney will be expected to quickly get up to speed regarding the federal employment process with the goal of managing their own case load. The Associate Attorney will:

• Bill 1,560 hours per year;
• Have direct client contact;
• Manage full-cycle litigation for cases in front of the EEOC, MSPB, OFO, OSC, and OPM;
• Draft legal memoranda, complaints, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and other case-related documents;
• Take and defend depositions;
• Negotiate settlement agreements;
• Conduct hearings in person, telephonically, and via video-conference; and
• Advise clients regarding their employment matters

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience representing federal employees in employment claims, federal court litigation experience, or other experience needed in a general federal litigation practice.However, it is not a requirement of the position to have prior federal litigation practice experience.The required qualifications include:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school;
• Active license to practice law and in good standing with at least one state bar;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Time management skills, including the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines;
• Outstanding attention to detail;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work individually and on a team;
• Ability to work at a fast pace while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

The Firm offers a full range of benefits, including 401K matching, health and dental insurance, 12 paid vacation days per year, plus 7 holidays, and the opportunity for a flexible schedule and/or remote work after completion of a probationary period.

Prior to receiving an offer of employment, candidates will be asked to provide a writing sample and two references.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Melville Johnson, P.C. provides equal opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment.This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay:

$80,000.00 to $100,000 per year commensurate with experience.