📍 Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
💰 $205,000 – $275,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
A nationally recognized management-side labor and employment law practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Atlanta office. This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation attorney who wants to work on sophisticated employment matters, represent employers in high-stakes disputes, and build a long-term career within one of the country's most respected labor and employment practices.
The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation skills, excellent legal writing abilities, and a desire to work closely with clients and experienced attorneys on complex workplace issues.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a premier management-side labor and employment practice
- Work on sophisticated litigation matters for employers across a variety of industries
- Competitive compensation ranging from $205,000–$275,000
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration
- Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction
- Strong mentorship, attorney development, and long-term advancement opportunities
- Collaborative culture focused on excellence, innovation, and professional growth
- Opportunity to build a specialized practice in one of the most active areas of litigation
What You'll Do
- Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters
- Draft and prepare:
- Motions
- Briefs
- Pleadings
- Discovery requests and responses
- Other substantive litigation documents
- Conduct legal research and support overall litigation strategy
- Participate in:
- Depositions
- Hearings
- Mediations
- Case preparation
- Other litigation-related proceedings
- Manage case responsibilities and deadlines throughout all stages of litigation
- Analyze complex workplace disputes and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance
- Collaborate with attorneys and clients on litigation strategy and risk management
- Support the successful resolution of employment-related claims and disputes
Qualifications
- Active Georgia Bar admission required
- 3+ years of strong litigation experience
- Labor and employment law experience preferred
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Strong client communication and relationship-management abilities
- Sound professional judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment
Preferred Experience
- Employment litigation
- Labor law matters
- Workplace investigations
- Wage and hour disputes
- Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
- Management-side employment counseling and litigation
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $205,000 – $275,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
About the Firm
This confidential employer is a highly regarded labor and employment law practice focused exclusively on representing employers. The firm is known for sophisticated litigation, strategic legal counsel, and a commitment to helping clients navigate complex workplace challenges. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative culture, exceptional training, and the opportunity to work on some of the most significant labor and employment matters in the country.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work alongside highly respected labor and employment attorneys
- Gain exposure to sophisticated employer-side litigation matters
- Receive meaningful mentorship and professional development
- Enjoy a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term career growth
- Build deep expertise in a dynamic and continually evolving area of law
- Join a platform designed to support attorney success and advancement