Labor & Employment Attorney — Hybrid (Charleston)

Markent Personnel; Charleston (SC); Híbrido; USD 200.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

A leading southeastern law firm in Charleston, SC is seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group. This hybrid opportunity offers meaningful client interaction, hands-on responsibility, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and long-term success.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record, an active Bar in the relevant jurisdiction, and 4+ years of labor &

Formación

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 4+ years of substantive experience in labor & employment law in a sophisticated law firm setting.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage/hour claims, and related workplace disputes.
• Strong experience representing employers in administrative agency proceedings and state/federal court litigation.
• Proficiency in legal research, discovery management, motions practice, depositions, and case strategy development.
• Ability to provide practical and business-focused employment counseling to clients.
• Experience managing multiple matters simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, sound judgment, and a client-service oriented approach.

Responsabilidades

• Represent employers in employment-related disputes before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and other litigation-related documents.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace risk management issues.
• Counsel employers on matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour compliance, employee discipline, and termination issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Labor & Employment Practice Group to develop litigation strategies and provide comprehensive client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal guidance.

Conocimientos

Employment litigation

Legal research

Discovery management

Motions practice

Trial preparation

Written and oral advocacy

Client counseling

Time management

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Descripción del empleo

A leading southeastern law firm in Charleston, SC is seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group. This hybrid opportunity offers meaningful client interaction, hands-on responsibility, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and long-term success.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record, an active Bar in the relevant jurisdiction, and 4+ years of labor &