Labor And Employment Attorney

H Squared Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

H Squared Talent Solutions is partnering with a nationally recognized labor and employment law practice in Atlanta, GA to recruit an Associate Attorney. The role focuses on sophisticated employment matters, representing employers in high-stakes disputes and advancing a long-term career within a premier practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent legal writing abilities, and a drive to work closely with clients and seasoned attorneys on complex workplace issues.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar admission required.
• At least 3 years of strong litigation experience.
• Labor and employment law experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong client communication and relationship-management abilities.
• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters.
• Draft and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and support litigation strategy.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and case preparation.
• Manage case responsibilities and deadlines through all stages of litigation.
• Analyze complex workplace disputes and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on litigation strategy and risk management.
• Support the successful resolution of employment-related claims and disputes.

Skills

Georgia Bar admission

Litigation experience

Labor and employment law

Legal writing

Research

Analytical skills

Client communication

Job description

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$205,000 -- $275,000 Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized management-side labor and employment law practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Atlanta office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation attorney who wants to work on sophisticated employment matters, represent employers in high-stakes disputes, and build a long-term career within one of the country's most respected labor and employment practices.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation skills, excellent legal writing abilities, and a desire to work closely with clients and experienced attorneys on complex workplace issues.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a premier management-side labor and employment practice
• Work on sophisticated litigation matters for employers across a variety of industries
• Competitive compensation ranging from $205,000--$275,000
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration
• Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction
• Strong mentorship, attorney development, and long-term advancement opportunities
• Collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and professional growth
• Opportunity to build a specialized practice in one of the most active areas of litigation

What You'll Do

• Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters
• Draft and prepare:
• Motions
• Briefs
• Pleadings
• Discovery requests and responses
• Other substantive litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and support overall litigation strategy
• Participate in:
• Depositions
• Hearings
• Mediations
• Case preparation
• Other litigation-related proceedings
• Manage case responsibilities and deadlines throughout all stages of litigation
• Analyze complex workplace disputes and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on litigation strategy and risk management
• Support the successful resolution of employment-related claims and disputes

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar admission required
• 3 years of strong litigation experience
• Labor and employment law experience preferred
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong client communication and relationship-management abilities
• Sound professional judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment

Preferred Experience

• Employment litigation
• Labor law matters
• Workplace investigations
• Wage and hour disputes
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Management-side employment counseling and litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $205,000 -- $275,000 , depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

About the Firm

This confidential employer is a highly regarded labor and employment law practice focused exclusively on representing employers. The firm is known for sophisticated litigation, strategic legal counsel, and a commitment to helping clients navigate complex workplace challenges. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative culture, exceptional training, and the opportunity to work on some of the most significant labor and employment matters in the country.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work alongside highly respected labor and employment attorneys
• Gain exposure to sophisticated employer-side litigation matters
• Receive meaningful mentorship and professional development
• Enjoy a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term career growth
• Build deep expertise in a dynamic and continually evolving area of law
• Join a platform designed to support attorney success and advancement