Employee Rights Attorney — Plaintiff-Side Advocate

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking employment attorneys who are passionate about advocating for employees. You will represent clients challenging decisions by employers and navigate complex wage and hour claims.

The role involves day-to-day case management from pre-litigation to trial, drafting pleadings, exchanges with experts, depositions, mediations, and court appearances. We value judgment, empathy, and strong client service, with opportunities across multiple states and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• J.D. must be from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the state of employment/apply.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage high-volume pre-litigation and litigation.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Self-starter with long-term career goals.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Depending on experience, pre-suit duties to senior attorney duties after the claim files suit.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses including conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation at depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation management

Client communication

High-volume case handling

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking employment attorneys who are passionate about advocating for employees. You will represent clients challenging decisions by employers and navigate complex wage and hour claims.

The role involves day-to-day case management from pre-litigation to trial, drafting pleadings, exchanges with experts, depositions, mediations, and court appearances. We value judgment, empathy, and strong client service, with opportunities across multiple states and a comprehensive benefits