Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join their Atlanta office, specializing in employment and labor law. This role offers the opportunity to defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related claims while advising and training employers on critical legal issues. With a commitment to professionalism and teamwork, you will play a pivotal role in shaping workplace strategies and policies that foster a stable and engaged workforce. If you are passionate about employment law and eager to make a significant impact, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• JD required with excellent academic credentials and 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Employment law background and GA Bar admission preferred.
• Employment law background strongly preferred
• Current GA Bar admission in good standing
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise and train employers on various employment law issues.
• Represent employers in court, mediations, and arbitrations.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Time management

Project management

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience

Current GA Bar admission

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.

This position will sit in our Atlanta, GA location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience
• Employment law background strongly preferred
• Current GA Bar admission in good standing
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.