Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced employment attorney to provide guidance on state and federal employment law and to draft or review employment-related documents.

The role supports HR, DEI, recruiting, talent, and HR compliance teams; handles litigation from discovery through trial and monitors evolving regulations. Collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and staff is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an attorney in employment law.
• Experience advising and counseling clients is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to advocate for clients.
• Willing to collaborate and support a growing department in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to meet deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and handle competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters arising under state and federal law, and prepare or review employment-related documents.
• Support clients in HR, DEI, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and related employment concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and enforcement related to these areas and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Organize and monitor client files effectively.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Analytical

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Client counseling

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters arising under state and federal law, and preparation or review of employment-related documents.
• Support clients in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and a broad range of employment concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement relating to the above substantive legal areas and provide proactive, strategic advice to clients.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 2+ years of job experience as an attorney working in employment law.
• Experience with client/employer advice and counseling a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate, and support the growing department in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.