Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Atlanta seeks an experienced employment litigator to support the Labor & Employment Practice. You will handle discovery responses, draft pleadings, and argue motions in a fast-paced, nationwide practice.

The role involves taking and defending depositions, frequent client and agency interactions, and working under a hybrid schedule. Partnership opportunities may be considered for candidates with extensive relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Prior employment litigation experience is required, preferably on the management side.
• Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Employment litigation experience

Discovery drafting

Depositions

Motion drafting

Job description

Overview

• The Lewis Brisbois Labor & Employment Practice, part of an AmLaw 100, full-service firm, represents clients nationally in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training.
• Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side); employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred.
• The role involves drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Extensive contact is required with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
• Partnership opportunities will be considered for those with extensive relevant experience.
• The position operates under a hybrid work model.