ATLANTA– LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is assisting a leading AmLaw 100 firm in Atlanta with a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney role. The position involves handling sophisticated employment litigation for management while working in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, Georgia bar admission, 3–8 years of labor and employment experience, and strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Georgia Bar admission in good standing.
• 3–8 years of substantive labor and employment law experience.
• Significant employment litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Ability to manage matters independently and as part of a team.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience at a large or well-regarded law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent management in employment-related claims before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and participate in depositions and hearings.
• Advise clients on day-to-day employment issues and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop litigation strategy and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.

Skills

Active Bar Admission

Strong legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

ATLANTA – LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Labor & Employment Practice Group

Location: Atlanta, GA

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HYBRID

Our client, a leading management-side labor and employment AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Atlanta office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with strong litigation experience who is interested in handling sophisticated employment matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Georgia, in good standing
• 3-8 years of substantive labor and employment law experience
• Significant experience in employment litigation, including matters in state and federal courts
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently and as part of a team
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively within team-based environments
• Experience gained at a large or well-regarded law firm preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters, from inception through resolution, including single-plaintiff and complex disputes
• Represent management in employment-related claims before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and participate in depositions and hearings
• Advise clients on day-to-day employment issues and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop litigation strategy and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded labor and employment practice that is exclusively focused on representing management. Attorneys in this group are trusted advisors to employers navigating an increasingly complex and evolving employment landscape. You’ll work on impactful matters, benefit from strong institutional support, and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range: $200,000 – $315,000 annually, commensurate with experience and education, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) and retirement plans; generous PTO; parental leave; mental health and wellness programs; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and additional family-focused benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.