Hybrid Employment Litigation Associate — Growth & Impact

TMV Global Inc; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TMV Global Inc. is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for a hybrid role in Durham, NC. The position requires a JD, 3-5 years of litigation experience, and an active U.S. license with the ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within one year.

The ideal candidate will handle a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, wage-hour disputes, non-compete issues, and ERISA-like administrative proceedings, while engaging with e-discovery and litigation technology.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic background.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience, including drafting motions, managing discovery, and handling depositions.
• Active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within one year.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Employment litigation experience preferred; substantial business or commercial litigation experience will also be considered.
• Judicial clerkship experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and litigation technology.
• Strong professional references from current or former supervising attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related claims.
• Handle wage and hour disputes under FLSA and applicable state and local employment laws.
• Manage cases involving non-compete agreements, non-solicitation, confidentiality, trade secrets, and employee obligations.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and expert professionals.
• Oversee discovery processes, document production, and coordination with e-discovery providers.
• Represent employers in EEOC investigations, Department of Labor audits, OSHA matters, and other administrative proceedings.
• Handle arbitration proceedings through FINRA, AAA, JAMS, and other forums.
• Perform legal research and prepare case assessments, legal opinions, and client communications.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, potential risks, mediation, settlements, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Negotiation

Courtroom Advocacy

E-discovery

US Licensure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Case Management Software

Job description

TMV Global Inc. is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for a hybrid role in Durham, NC. The position requires a JD, 3-5 years of litigation experience, and an active U.S. license with the ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within one year.

The ideal candidate will handle a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, wage-hour disputes, non-compete issues, and ERISA-like administrative proceedings, while engaging with e-discovery and litigation technology.