Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a dedicated attorney to join a professional law firm in Augusta, GA. This on-site position involves representing clients in employment litigation, drafting legal documents, and conducting research.

The ideal candidate must hold a Juris Doctor, be licensed in Georgia, and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with attorneys and clients while engaging in a variety of litigation matters.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing required.
• 2+ years of employment litigation experience required.
• Experience with workplace investigations and disputes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage discovery and case preparation from early stages.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Drafting

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay

$125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Location

This is an on‑site role based in the Augusta, GA area, offering the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, clients, and litigation support staff in a professional law firm setting.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and have 2+ years of employment litigation experience. Wage and hour, workplace disputes, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, restrictive covenant, or employer‑side litigation experience is preferred.

Job Description

• Represent clients in employment litigation matters, including workplace disputes, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour, and related claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, position statements, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies in partnership with supervising attorneys and clients.
• Manage discovery, document review, case deadlines, and case preparation from early stages through resolution.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement discussions, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members in a professional and responsive manner.
• Support a broader litigation practice as needed, including general civil litigation and business‑related disputes.
• Maintain strong organization, attention to detail, and follow‑through across an active caseload.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing required.
• 2+ years of employment litigation experience required.
• Experience with wage and hour disputes, workplace investigations, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, restrictive covenants, or employer‑side litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling discovery, motions, pleadings, and litigation deadlines.
• Ability to work on‑site and collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Professional, responsive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple matters in a busy law firm environment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance