Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. This role primarily involves defending and litigating lawsuits related to a wide range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination. The attorney will represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in employment-related arbitrations, including class/collective actions. Additionally, they will provide advice and counsel to employers on various labor and employment laws and regulations.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in different legal settings, including court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Handle a wide range of employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, employment torts, and non-compete cases.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to employers on labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Engage in legal research, document drafting, and oral advocacy.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for employment law background.
• Active admission to the Illinois Bar or the ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Skills:

• Litigation and dispute resolution.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Legal document drafting and review.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organizational and time management skills.

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