Associate - Employment - Atlanta, GA - $160K

We Are Legal Revolution; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility after 1,500 hours

Paid time off

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Long-term partnership potential

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate in Atlanta, GA for a hybrid role. The position involves handling employment and commercial litigation matters, appearing in court, taking depositions, and drafting briefs and motions.

The candidate will work closely with partners and have the potential for long-term advancement. The role requires admission to the Georgia Bar, roughly 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, and a track record in private practice.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar admission.
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Private-practice law firm experience.
• Experience with hearings, depositions, discovery and substantive drafting.
• Strong research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Interest in long-term development and partnership potential.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment and commercial litigation matters.
• Appear in court for hearings and other proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions and pleadings.
• Manage discovery and contribute to litigation strategy.
• Work directly with partners on case management and client advice.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Advocacy skills

Job description

Employment Litigation Associate - Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) – Up to $160k Base + Bonus

Location/Schedule: Atlanta, GA – Four days per week in the office, with hybrid flexibility

Practice: Employment, Commercial and General Civil Litigation

What stands out about this opportunity:

Only 1,500 Billable Hours – Enjoy a considerably more sustainable target than most litigation firms, with bonus eligibility beginning once you exceed 1,500 hours.

Both Plaintiff and Defense Work – Gain experience representing individuals and businesses, providing a valuable perspective from both sides of litigation.

Direct Partner Mentorship – Work closely with highly experienced litigators, including an employment partner with more than 30 years of experience handling nationwide disputes, arbitrations and class actions.

Genuine Long-Term Progression – Partnership opportunities are available based on performance, profitability, business development and overall contribution to the firm.

The Role:

• Handle employment and commercial litigation matters.
• Appear in court for hearings and other proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions and pleadings.
• Manage discovery and contribute to litigation strategy.
• Work directly with partners on case management and client advice.

Core Requirements:

• Active Georgia Bar admission.
• Approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Previous private-practice law firm experience.
• Experience with hearings, depositions, discovery and substantive drafting.
• Strong research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Stable employment history and interest in long-term development.
• Employment or commercial litigation experience is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Bonus eligibility for billable hours above the 1,500-hour target.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with approximately 4% employer contribution.
• Long-term partnership potential.