Atlanta Employment Litigation Associate - Defend and Advise

Jackson Lewis LC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Time

EAP

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced attorney to defend and litigate employment-related claims and advise employers on compliance and best practices.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation, and GA bar admission. You will represent employers in court, before agencies, at mediations, and in arbitrations, with a focus on workplace discrimination, retaliation, and contract matters.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current GA Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency procedures (state and federal).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

GA Bar admission

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced attorney to defend and litigate employment-related claims and advise employers on compliance and best practices.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation, and GA bar admission. You will represent employers in court, before agencies, at mediations, and in arbitrations, with a focus on workplace discrimination, retaliation, and contract matters.