Labor & Employment Counsel - Hybrid in Charleston

Adel-Lawrence Associates, Inc.; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading southeastern law firm seeks an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The role offers hybrid work, meaningful client interaction, and hands-on responsibility in employment litigation and counseling.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in the jurisdiction, and 4+ years of labor and employment law experience at a sophisticated firm.

Qualifications

• 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 labor and employment law experience in a sophisticated firm.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage/hour.
• Experience representing employers in admin agency proceedings and in state and federal court litigation.
• Strong legal research, discovery management, motions practice, depositions, and case strategy development.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused employment counseling.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills and client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment disputes before agencies and in state and federal courts.
• Manage all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and related documents.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and risk management.
• Counsel on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour, discipline, and termination.
• Collaborate with Labor & Employment group to develop strategies and provide client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with practical guidance.

Skills

Legal research

Discovery management

Motions practice

Depositions

Case strategy

Client counseling

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Education

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

Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction

Job description

A leading southeastern law firm seeks an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The role offers hybrid work, meaningful client interaction, and hands-on responsibility in employment litigation and counseling.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in the jurisdiction, and 4+ years of labor and employment law experience at a sophisticated firm.