Hybrid Labor & Employment Associate — Atlanta

Essenti Talent; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent in Atlanta seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney for its AmLaw 100 client in Atlanta. Hybrid role handling sophisticated employment matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Candidates must have a JD from a top-tier school, Georgia bar in good standing, 3–8 years of labor and employment experience, and strong litigation skills. Large-firm background preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Georgia, in good standing.
• 3-8 years of substantive labor and employment law experience.
• Significant experience in employment litigation, including state and federal courts.
• Ability to manage matters independently and as part of a team.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience at a large or well-regarded law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent management in employment-related claims before state and federal courts and agencies.
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and participate in depositions and hearings.
• Advise clients on day-to-day employment issues and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop litigation strategy and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation

Legal Research

Court Proceedings

Team Collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Essenti Talent in Atlanta seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney for its AmLaw 100 client in Atlanta. Hybrid role handling sophisticated employment matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Candidates must have a JD from a top-tier school, Georgia bar in good standing, 3–8 years of labor and employment experience, and strong litigation skills. Large-firm background preferred.