Hybrid Labor & Employment Counsel — Charleston

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group. The position offers hybrid work, mentorship, and exposure to a broad range of employment litigation and counseling matters for employer clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in SC, 4+ years in labor and employment law at a sophisticated firm, and strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4+ years of substantive labor & employment law experience at a sophisticated firm.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour claims.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation

Bar Admission

Research & Writing

Client Counseling

Case Management

Motions & Discovery

Deposition Skills

Education

JD

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group. The position offers hybrid work, mentorship, and exposure to a broad range of employment litigation and counseling matters for employer clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in SC, 4+ years in labor and employment law at a sophisticated firm, and strong written and oral advocacy skills.