Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. in Memphis is seeking an attorney with a focus on employment law to advise clients on state and federal issues and prepare employment-related documents.

You will support HR, DEI, recruiting, and compliance matters while handling litigation from discovery through trial. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of employment law experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to support a growing department in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an attorney in employment law.
• Experience providing client/advisor counseling is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to advocate for diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on state and federal law matters and review employment-related documents.
• Support clients in HR, DEI, Recruiting, Talent, HR compliance, and related concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation, including discovery, motions, and trial.
• Monitor legislation and regulations related to employment law and provide strategic guidance.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Organize and monitor client files effectively.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Counseling

Legal Research

Communication

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.