Employment Litigation Attorney

Synectics Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Short-term disability insurance

CLE and bar dues reimbursement

Home office technology stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced employment law attorney to advise employer-clients on compliance, defend employers in litigation and investigations, and manage cases remotely. You will draft pleadings, conduct witness interviews, and provide strategic advice across federal, state, and local employment laws.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, 5+ years in employment law with civil litigation and defense experience, and exemplary

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of employment law experience, including civil litigation.
• Management-side employment law and defense litigation experience required.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines independently.
• Strong professional judgment and client communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise employer-clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Defend employers in employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Investigate employment-related claims and prepare EEOC position statements and responses to Department of Labor (DOL) audits.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct witness interviews and factual investigations.
• Provide strategic legal advice on employment-related matters.
• Review and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment procedures.
• Draft responses to demand letters and pre-litigation claims.
• Manage discovery, including objections, document review, and discovery responses.
• Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, including depositions and motion practice.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage cases independently as appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employer-clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Defend employers in employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Investigate employment-related claims and prepare EEOC position statements and responses to Department of Labor (DOL) audits.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct witness interviews and factual investigations.
• Provide strategic legal advice on employment-related matters.
• Review and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment procedures.
• Draft responses to demand letters and pre-litigation claims.
• Manage discovery, including objections, document review, and discovery responses.
• Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, including depositions and motion practice.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage cases independently as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employer-clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Defend employers in employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Investigate employment-related claims and prepare EEOC position statements and responses to Department of Labor (DOL) audits.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Conduct witness interviews and factual investigations.
• Provide strategic legal advice on employment-related matters.
• Review and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment procedures.
• Draft responses to demand letters and pre-litigation claims.
• Manage discovery, including objections, document review, and discovery responses.
• Handle single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, including depositions and motion practice.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage cases independently as appropriate.

Requirements And Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• At least 5 years of employment law experience, including civil litigation.
• Management-side employment law and defense litigation experience required.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines independently.
• Strong professional judgment and client communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling employment-related agency proceedings, including EEOC, DOL, and state agency matters.
• Judicial clerkship experience.
• Strong academic record or law review/journal experience.
• Admission to multiple state bars.

Compensation And Benefits

• Annual salary of $180,000-$225,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• CLE and bar dues reimbursement.
• Home office technology stipend.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Additional salary enhancement that may be used toward health insurance or other personal expenses.
• Professional development opportunities.