Hybrid Labor & Employment Attorney – Charleston

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. represents a leading southeastern law firm seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, SC.

The position offers hybrid work, meaningful client interaction, hands-on responsibility, and mentorship within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 4+ years in labor and employment law at a sophisticated firm, and strong skills in litigation, counseling, and risk

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4+ years of substantive labor & employment law experience in a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, and related disputes.
• Strong experience representing employers in agency proceedings and in state and federal court litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related disputes before agencies and courts.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and related documents.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and risk management.
• Counsel employers on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, discipline and termination issues.
• Collaborate with Labor & Employment colleagues to develop strategies and client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with practical guidance.

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal research

Discovery management

Motions practice

Depositions

Case strategy

Client counseling

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. represents a leading southeastern law firm seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, SC.

The position offers hybrid work, meaningful client interaction, hands-on responsibility, and mentorship within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 4+ years in labor and employment law at a sophisticated firm, and strong skills in litigation, counseling, and risk