Employment Litigation Associate - Hybrid, Trial-Ready

Orion Placement; Atlanta (GA); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Résumé du poste

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to represent plaintiffs in civil litigation with a focus on employment matters. You will engage in legal research, writing, depositions, hearings, and strategy development while building strong client relationships in a hybrid Atlanta environment.

The role requires Florida Bar admission and 1+ year of litigation experience, with Georgia Bar membership preferred. You will collaborate on cross‑practice matters including commercial litigation and class

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license is required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience is required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience is preferred.
• Georgia Bar membership is preferred, but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and developing a detailed understanding of their cases.
• Strong attention to detail, patience, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Former public defenders with trial experience and a strong interest in civil litigation are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to work from the Atlanta office at least 3 days per week.

Responsabilités

• Handle employment law matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contractual disputes, and related claims.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal writing, motions, briefs, and other case materials.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Develop a thorough understanding of each client's circumstances through regular and meaningful client communication.
• Gather, analyze, and master the facts needed to build effective litigation strategies.
• Assist with commercial litigation and class action matters as opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with the team on case strategy, discovery, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare matters thoroughly with the mindset that every case should be ready for trial.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Deposition testimony

Case strategy

Formation

Florida Bar admission

Georgia Bar membership

Description du poste

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to represent plaintiffs in civil litigation with a focus on employment matters. You will engage in legal research, writing, depositions, hearings, and strategy development while building strong client relationships in a hybrid Atlanta environment.

The role requires Florida Bar admission and 1+ year of litigation experience, with Georgia Bar membership preferred. You will collaborate on cross‑practice matters including commercial litigation and class