Labor & Employment Law Attorney

gpac; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative environment

Great work/life balance

Job summary

gpac is seeking a skilled attorney in North Carolina with 3+ years of labor and employment law experience to join our growing team. You will handle a range of matters from litigation to advisory work for businesses across industries, developing proactive strategies for risk management and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong research and writing skills, excellent client advocacy, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of labor and employment law experience, including litigation and advisory work.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on Employment Law matters including wage/hour and discrimination.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation strategy and discovery.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, and mediation.
• Advise on risk management and compliance with employment laws.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Develop proactive strategies to minimize exposure for clients.

Skills

Labor law

Employment law

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client advocacy

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in North Carolina

Job description

Position Overview

A growing law firm is seeking a talented attorney with 3+ years of experience in labor and employment law to join our dynamic and growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of employment-related matters, including litigation and advisory work for businesses across various industries. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for advocating on behalf of employers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on Employment Law matters including, wage and hour, PAGA, workplace disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, etc.
• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.
• Advise clients on risk management and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Negotiate settlements and work to resolve disputes in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other correspondence.
• Develop strategies to prevent legal issues and minimize exposure for clients through proactive counsel.
• Stay up to date with changes in employment law to provide clients with current and effective legal advice.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing with the State Bar
• 3+ years of labor and employment law experience, including litigation and advisory work
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with wage and hour claims, discrimination cases, and employment contracts
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Excellent communication and client advocacy skills
• Experience representing clients before state and federal employment agencies is a plus
• Trial experience is a plus but not required
• Must have strong writing and research skills
• Candidate must have excellent academic credentials

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Great work/life balance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.