Hybrid Labor & Employment Attorney in Charleston

Zaddy Solutions; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions, a leading Southeastern law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney or Counsel for its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The hybrid position emphasizes client interaction, hands-on responsibility, mentorship, and a collaborative culture focused on professional growth.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, active bar admission, 4+ years in labor and employment law, and strong experience in employment litigation,

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 at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience handling employment litigation including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage/hour claims
• Strong experience representing employers in administrative agency proceedings and in state/federal court litigation
• Proficiency in legal research, discovery management, motions practice, depositions, and case strategy development
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused employment counseling to clients
• Experience managing multiple matters with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, sound judgment, client-service orientation

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related disputes before agencies and in state and federal courts
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial prep
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and other litigation documents
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace risk management
• Counsel employers on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour issues
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop litigation strategies and provide comprehensive client service
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical guidance

Skills

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Discovery management

Motions practice

Depositions

Client counseling

Written advocacy

Attention to detail

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Zaddy Solutions, a leading Southeastern law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney or Counsel for its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The hybrid position emphasizes client interaction, hands-on responsibility, mentorship, and a collaborative culture focused on professional growth.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, active bar admission, 4+ years in labor and employment law, and strong experience in employment litigation,