Labor And Employment Attorney

SR Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SR Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its Employment Law practice in Philadelphia. The role involves managing employment litigation from intake to resolution and working closely with senior litigators on complex matters.

You will conduct client consultations, draft pleadings and discovery, take and defend depositions, participate in mediations and court appearances, and develop strategies while maintaining clear client communication.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission and good standing.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling motion practice, depositions, and court appearances.
• Exceptional organizational and case management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and settlement-related documents.
• Handle all phases of written discovery and document review.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and court appearances.
• Develop case strategies and prepare matters for trial.
• Negotiate settlements and assist clients in evaluating resolution options.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on litigation and trial preparation.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

A growing litigation-focused law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its Employment Law practice. The firm represents employees in a broad range of workplace disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, disability accommodation, leave-related claims, wage and hour matters, and other employment-related litigation.

This position offers meaningful client interaction, substantial case responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators on complex and impactful matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and settlement-related documents.
• Handle all phases of written discovery and document review.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and court appearances.
• Develop case strategies and prepare matters for trial.
• Negotiate settlements and assist clients in evaluating resolution options.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on litigation and trial preparation.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission and good standing.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling motion practice, depositions, and court appearances.
• Exceptional organizational and case management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience litigating:
• Sexual harassment and hostile work environment matters
• Retaliation and wrongful termination claims