Employment Litigation Associate

Protouch Staffing; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Protouch Staffing is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for a well-established Durham, NC law firm. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of litigation experience and will work with partners handling matters for local, regional, national, and international employers in courts, agencies, and arbitration.

Prior employment litigation is preferred but not required; strong background in business or civil litigation will also be considered.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong drafting of pleadings and motions; manage discovery.
• Active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within one year.

Aufgaben

• Defend employers in state and federal litigation.
• Handle wage-and-hour disputes under FLSA and local laws.
• Address non-compete and confidentiality matters; trade secrets.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Coordinate discovery with e-discovery vendors and document production.
• Represent clients in EEOC, DOL, OSHA matters, and unemployment hearings.
• Represent clients in arbitration before FINRA, AAA, JAMS, etc.
• Conduct legal research and provide client communications.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Pleadings drafting

Ausbildung

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

None

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

A well-established law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its Durham, NC office. The attorney will work directly with partners representing local, regional, national, and international employers in state and federal courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitration. Prior employment litigation experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with a strong background in business, commercial, or general civil litigation will also be considered. The firm offers hands-on experience, including depositions, motion practice, discovery, and direct client contact.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in state and federal litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment-related claims
• Handle wage and hour disputes involving the FLSA and state and local wage laws
• Handle matters involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality agreements, trade secrets, and employee duty-of-loyalty claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, production, and coordination with e-discovery vendors
• Represent employers in EEOC investigations, Department of Labor matters, OSHA proceedings, unemployment determinations, and other agency matters
• Represent clients in arbitration before FINRA, AAA, JAMS, and other arbitration providers
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis and client communications
• Advise clients regarding litigation strategy, risk, mediation, settlement, and resolution options

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Strong experience drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions
• Active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within one year
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong references from current or former supervising attorneys