Employment Litigation Associate

Larson Maddox; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off and paid parental leave

401(k) with company match and profit sharing

Life insurance and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

Student loan refinancing program

Job summary

A respected national law firm is looking for a Litigation Associate in Memphis, TN. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience and an interest in employment law. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage and generous paid time off, with the opportunity for growth in a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience in employment law is preferred but not required.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment.
• Growth mindset and collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from start to finish.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery requests.
• Prepare and argue motions in court.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations and client counseling.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, including handbook reviews, training, and policy development.
• Contribute to client education initiatives using innovative legal technology platforms.

Job description

Overview

Employment Litigation Associate – Memphis, TN. A respected national law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Employment Litigation team in Memphis, TN. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled attorney with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience to grow their career under the mentorship of experienced partners in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Base pay range: $135,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from start to finish


• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery requests


• Prepare and argue motions in court


• Take and defend depositions


• Participate in mediations and client counseling


• Advise clients on employment law compliance, including handbook reviews, training, and policy development


• Contribute to client education initiatives using innovative legal technology platforms

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school


• Minimum of 3 years of substantive litigation experience


• Experience in employment law is preferred but not required


• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills


• Demonstrated interest in labor and employment law


• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment


• Growth mindset and collaborative approach to teamwork

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave


• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing


• Life insurance and long-term disability


• Employee assistance program


• Optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance


• Student loan refinancing program

Additional information

• Seniority level: Associate


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Legal


• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services

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