Labor & Employment Counsel: Litigation, Compliance & Growth

Hire Consulting Services; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Charleston, SC seeks an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group. The role offers client interaction, responsibility and mentorship in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of labor and employment law experience, strong advocacy skills, and active bar admission. The position is hybrid with a mix of client work and in-office collaboration.

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 labor & employment law experience in a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience handling employment litigation including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour claims.
• Strong experience representing employers in agency proceedings and state/federal court litigation.
• Proficient in legal research, discovery management, motions practice, depositions, and case strategy.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment-related disputes before agencies and in courts.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including 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 issues.
• Counsel employers on discrimination, harassment, wage/hour issues, discipline and termination.
• Collaborate with Labor & Employment Practice Group to develop strategies and client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through practical guidance.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Client service orientation

Attention to detail

Time management

Business-focused counseling

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Hire Consulting Services in Charleston, SC seeks an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Employment & Benefits Practice Group. The role offers client interaction, responsibility and mentorship in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of labor and employment law experience, strong advocacy skills, and active bar admission. The position is hybrid with a mix of client work and in-office collaboration.