Remote Employment Law Associate

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to representing employees in labor and employment matters, with offices across the country and a modern, client-focused approach. The firm offers a flexible remote work option and emphasizes collaboration, technology, and work-life balance for attorneys.

The Employment Law Associate Attorney role focuses on wage/hour disputes, discrimination, wrongful termination, and compliance, with significant client interaction and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Georgia (GA) and Alabama (AL).
• 2+ years of federal employment law experience (including clerkship for a federal or appellate judge).
• Exceptional legal writing skills, with a proven ability to draft clear, concise, and effective legal documents.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes favorably for clients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively counsel clients and build relationships with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.
• Proven track record of business development and client relationship management.
• Ability to attend in person meetings

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, and settlement agreements.
• Advise clients on their legal rights and obligations in the employment context, including compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of employment law topics.
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes in a manner that best represents the client's interests.
• Participate in business development efforts, including networking events, client seminars, and proposal development.
• Stay updated on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting employment law to provide the most current advice to clients.
• Collaborate with team members to devise effective litigation strategies.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
• Attend in person depositions.
• Attend client preparation meetings.
• Second chairing trials.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client counseling

Research & analysis

Organizational skills

Business development

Communication skills

In-person meetings

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal research software

Job description

Jobot is a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to representing employees in labor and employment matters, with offices across the country and a modern, client-focused approach. The firm offers a flexible remote work option and emphasizes collaboration, technology, and work-life balance for attorneys.

The Employment Law Associate Attorney role focuses on wage/hour disputes, discrimination, wrongful termination, and compliance, with significant client interaction and strategic guidance.