Employment Litigation Attorney - Hybrid with Client Impact

Orionplacement; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health insurance

Paid time off

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA is seeking an attorney to handle employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and contractual disputes. The role offers hands-on legal research, writing, depositions, hearings, and case strategy in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have active Florida Bar licensure, 1+ year of litigation experience, and 2+ years civil litigation preferred, with Georgia Bar membership preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Georgia Bar membership preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong legal research and writing

Client communication

Detail oriented

Trial experience interest

Education

Active Florida Bar license

Georgia Bar membership (preferred)

Job description

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA is seeking an attorney to handle employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and contractual disputes. The role offers hands-on legal research, writing, depositions, hearings, and case strategy in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have active Florida Bar licensure, 1+ year of litigation experience, and 2+ years civil litigation preferred, with Georgia Bar membership preferred.