Atlanta – Labor and Employment Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks a Labor and Employment Associate to join its team in a full-time, partnership-track position. The ideal candidate has at least four years of employment and labor experience and will handle employment litigation, including depositions, motions, and case strategy, while advising employers on workplace issues.

Candidates should be licensed to practice in the applicable jurisdiction and possess strong analytical, research, writing, and communications skills, with prior

Qualifications

• At least four years (class of 2022 or later) of employment and labor experience.
• Licensed to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience managing employment litigation matters and coordinating with clients.
• Strong knowledge of NLRA and NLRB processes and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters and advise employers on workplace issues.
• Take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and manage case strategy.
• Coordinate with colleagues and clients, meeting deadlines and dockets.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Employment litigation

Deposition management

Drafting & arguing motions

Client communication

NLRA/NLRB knowledge

Case strategy & deadlines

Job description

Atlanta – Labor and Employment Associate

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July 22, 2026

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an associate to join its Labor and Employment team in a full-time, partnership-track associate position. The ideal candidate will have at least four years (class of 2022 or more senior) of employment and labor experience. This position may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond; Dallas; Houston; or Atlanta.

A successful candidate will have experience managing employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, communicating with opposing counsel, and independently managing case strategy, deadlines, and dockets. The candidate should also be comfortable advising employers on a broad range of workplace issues.

Candidates should have experience advising employers on a broad range of labor matters and will have strong knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) processes and proceedings, and labor-related agency investigations.

Candidates will have strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to work directly with clients. Candidates should be capable of independently managing matters, developing practical and business-focused advice, conducting legal research, drafting position statements and other advocacy materials, and coordinating effectively with colleagues and clients.

Prior large law firm experience is preferred. Candidates must be licensed in the jurisdiction to which they are applying. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

Job #003999

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Contact Information:
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Bank of America Plaza, Suite 4100
600 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308