Senior Litigation Associate (Employment Department)

The Leach Firm P.A.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Leach Firm P.A. in Atlanta is looking for an experienced attorney for its plaintiff-side employment law department. This is a growing field focusing on helping employees whose rights have been violated in the workplace.

The ideal candidate should have 4-7 years of litigation experience and a passion for advocating for employee rights, including evaluating cases and negotiating settlements. The firm offers various benefits including health insurance and a competitive salary structure, making it a great opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Must have Georgia Bar license.
• Detail-oriented with high stress tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients in legal settings.
• Manage and evaluate cases for trial.
• Represent the firm in all legal matters.

Skills

Client advocacy

Drafting pleadings

Negotiating settlements

Litigation

Organization

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay:

$130,000.00 per year plus commissions

Job description:

Our firm is looking for an experienced attorney to add to our nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment law department. Our firm specializes in representing employees who have had their rights in the workplace violated by employers. Our employment law department is rapidly growing due to the terrific results we have obtained for our clients. An ideal candidate is one who has a passion for helping people. Therefore, we need an experienced attorney who can evaluate potential claims under federal and state laws, who can litigate and even try cases, and who can negotiate favorable settlements, and make our clients happy. We are not offering a job, but an opportunity.

Duties:

• Client advocacy
• Drafting pleadings
• Attending court hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, etc.
• Negotiating settlements
• Screening and evaluating cases
• Managing cases
• Manage deadlines
• Be well-organized
• Learn at a rapid pace
• Represent the firm in the best light at all times

Ideal candidate:

• People-oriented – enjoy interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented – would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance – thrives in a high-pressure environment

Experience:

• Litigation: 4-7 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Georgia Bar (Required)