Employment Attorney Defense

Cgavery; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cgavery is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney – Defense Side to join its Labor & Employment practice in Columbia, SC. The attorney will represent employers in litigation, counseling, compliance, workplace investigations, and day-to-day HR advisory work.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of employment law experience (defense or plaintiff) and is eager to counsel, represent, and defend employers in transactional and litigation matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active SC state bar admission (NC a plus).
• 3–6 years employment law experience (defense or plaintiff).
• Strong writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Employment Litigation (Defense)
• Agency Practice
• Workplace Counseling & Compliance
• Workplace Investigations
• Training & Preventive Practices
• Client Relationship Management

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

J.D.

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney – Defense Side to join its growing Labor & Employment practice. The attorney will represent employers—ranging from small companies to large national organizations—in the full spectrum of employment-related matters, including litigation, counseling, compliance, workplace investigations, and day-to-day HR advisory work.

The ideal candidate has employment law experience (either defense or plaintiff) and desires to counsel, represent, and defend employers in both transactionally and in litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Employment Litigation (Defense)
• Agency Practice
• Workplace Counseling & Compliance
• Workplace Investigations
• Training & Preventive Practices
• Client Relationship Management

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active member of the SC state bar (NC is a plus).

• Experience level: Associate 3–6 years employment law experience

• Exceptional writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and collaborate within a team environment