Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid) #ESF3196

COA Network Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reputation for Excellence

Career Growth

Competitive Pay

Diverse Cases

Collaborative Culture

Client Focused

Innovation

Work-Life Balance

Professional Training

Community Impact

Job summary

COA Network Inc is seeking an experienced associate to defend employers in state and federal court matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-hour disputes. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and take or defend depositions while advising on strategy and settlements.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, 3–5 years of litigation experience, and are licensed (or on track to NC licensure within one year).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience with strong fundamental litigation skills, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions.
• Licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must become licensed in North Carolina within one year.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in state and federal court litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workforce claims.
• Litigate wage and hour disputes under the FLSA and state and local wage laws.
• Handle disputes involving non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other workforce-related agreements; including trade secret misappropriation claims.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, and production, and coordinate with e-discovery vendors.
• Represent employers in agency investigations and proceedings (EEOC, DOL, OSHA).
• Represent clients in arbitration (FINRA, AAA, JAMS).
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, well-supported analyses and client communications.
• Counsel clients on litigation strategy, risk, and resolution options, including mediation and settlement.

Skills

Litigation skills

Drafting pleadings

Deposition experience

Legal research & writing

Oral advocacy

Licensing knowledge

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Job description

• Reputation for Excellence: Work with a prestigious law firm known for high standards!
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement!
• Competitive Pay: Attractive salary and benefits package!
• Diverse Cases: Engage in a variety of challenging and interesting legal cases!
• Collaborative Culture: Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented work environment!
• Client Focused: Make a difference with a client-centered approach!
• Innovation: Be part of a firm that embraces modern legal practices and technology!
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements!
• Professional Training: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities!
• Community Impact: Contribute to meaningful community and pro bono work!

Top Reasons to work with our client:

• Reputation for Excellence: Work with a prestigious law firm known for high standards!
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement!
• Competitive Pay: Attractive salary and benefits package!
• Diverse Cases: Engage in a variety of challenging and interesting legal cases!
• Collaborative Culture: Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented work environment!
• Client Focused: Make a difference with a client-centered approach!
• Innovation: Be part of a firm that embraces modern legal practices and technology!
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements!
• Professional Training: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities!
• Community Impact: Contribute to meaningful community and pro bono work!

Job Type : Full Time Location : Durham, North Carolina Pay : Competitive Pay & Benefits!

Job Description

• Defend employers in state and federal court litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workforce claims.
• Litigate wage and hour disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state and local wage payment laws.
• Handle disputes involving non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other workforce-related agreements, as well as trade secret misappropriation and employee duty-of-loyalty claims.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, and production, and coordination with e-discovery vendors.
• Represent employers in agency investigations and proceedings, including EEOC investigations, Department of Labor audits, OSHA inspections, and unemployment determinations.
• Represent clients in arbitration before FINRA, AAA, JAMS, and other arbitration providers.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, well-supported analysis and client communications.
• Counsel clients on litigation strategy, risk, and resolution options, including mediation and settlement.

Experience you will need:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience with strong fundamental litigation skills, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions.
• Licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must become licensed in North Carolina within one year.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong references from past or current supervising attorneys.
• Employment litigation experience (substantial business or commercial litigation experience will also be considered).
• Judicial clerkship experience.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms.