Employment Litigation Attorney - Junior Level

Employment Litigation Attorney - Junior Level

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The Employment Law Solution

Atlanta, GA, US

Posted 2 months ago

Description

• Seeking a change in your work environment and approach?
• Craving recognition and appreciation? Eager for opportunities to contribute significantly to an organization?
• Ready to learn from a group of seasoned lawyers dedicated to honing your abilities?
• Longing for a better work-life balance? Could a 1200-hour billable minimum help you achieve that goal?
• Aspiring to become an in-house counsel in the future?

If any of the above speaks to you, you could be the newest addition to our exceptional team! We are a boutique employment law firm based in Atlanta, GA, comprised of six attorneys (and expanding).

Our main clients are large businesses and governmental entities. We are a woman- and minority-owned firm, powered by a diverse team of skilled professionals with backgrounds in Big Law, in-house work, government roles, and HR.

We revel in being a unicorn firm!

Responsibilities

About the Role

• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and agency responses
• Drafting memos, letters, and case status updates
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Representing clients in court proceedings, mediation, and administrative proceedings
• Assisting in conducting workplace investigations
• Delegating to and supervising paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants
• Assisting with Firm business development, marketing efforts, and administrative activities, as requested
• Inputting billable time on a daily basis

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate for this position must currently hold a valid license to practice law in Georgia.
• Possessing a minimum of two years of civil litigation experience at a law firm, with a preference for employment law and federal court exposure.
• Demonstrating an attraction to delivering high-quality work for business clients, including in-house counsel.
• Enjoying opportunities to engage in networking activities with colleagues and community members to enhance the Firm's and Team's reputation.
• Displaying exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport with team members at various levels.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks effectively, meeting deadlines, and producing quality work.
• Eager to participate in the Firm's business development initiatives.
• Thriving in a flexible, autonomous, and accountable work environment within a small firm setting.
• Valuing the hands-on learning opportunities offered by a small firm environment.

Compensation

$108,000 potential, inclusive of quarterly bonuses

About The Employment Law Solution

ELS is a boutique employment law firm that offers a suite of employment law services that include advice and counseling, representation in litigation and agency matters, management and staff training, workplace investigations, drafting and reviewing employment policies and agreements, and negotiating severance agreements.

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