Employment Law Attorney

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

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Morgan & Morgan is Seeking Employment Attorneys: Have You Ever Wondered What It Would Be Like to Represent the Employee Instead?

Most employment attorneys have spent their careers on one side of the table or the other.Some have represented employers navigating difficult workplace disputes. Others have advocated directly for employees whose careers, reputations, and livelihoods were suddenly at risk.Regardless of where you've practiced, chances are you've encountered a case that stayed with you long after it ended:

• The employee who spoke up about wrongdoing and lost their job.
• The workers endured harassment because they feared retaliation.
• The executive who reported misconduct only to find themselves pushed out.
• The individual whose career was altered by a decision they knew was unfair but didn't know how to challenge.

For those clients, employment law isn’t simply a practice area. It’s personal.

As our Employment Law Department continues to grow, we are seeking attorneys who are passionate about advocacy, committed to excellence, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the people they represent.Success here requires more than legal knowledge. It requires judgment, empathy, strategic thinking and the ability to connect with clients whose lives may have been turned upside down and the skill to effectively advocate on their behalf.Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters, work alongside accomplished colleagues, and advocate for individuals facing some of the most consequential moments of their professional lives. The attorneys who thrive on our team are intellectually curious, highly motivated, collaborative, and deeply committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for their clients.

At Morgan & Morgan, we are interested in speaking with employment attorneys from a broad range of backgrounds and at every stage of their careers. Whether you have spent years practicing employment law, developed transferable experience through a broader litigation practice, or are looking to make a move to plaintiff-side employment law, we’d love to hear from you.We are growing across multiple states including Massachusetts, California, Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Michigan. We encourage applicants from interested attorneys based in Boston, LA/Orange County/San Francisco, NYC, Chicago, and Detroit.

If you're actively exploring new opportunities or have been curious about plaintiff-side employment law but have been waiting for the right invitation, consider this your invitation. We'd love to hear your story.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school
• An active member in good standing of the bar of the state in which based/to which applying
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals

Salary Range

$85,000 - $500,000 USD

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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