Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. in Philadelphia seeks an attorney with a focus on employment law to advise clients under state and federal law and prepare or review employment-related documents.

The role involves supporting clients in HR, DEI, recruiting, talent, and HR compliance while handling litigation across discovery, motions, and trial. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and collaborative skills for a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of attorney experience in employment law.
• Experience with client/employer advice and counseling a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to advocate for diverse clients.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate and support a growing department in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to resolve issues, assist staff, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources independently while balancing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters under state and federal law, 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, regulations, case law, and enforcement; provide proactive strategy.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills

Employment law experience

Analytical problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Time management under pressure

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.