Employment Attorney

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Atlanta, GA

Employment Attorney

Attorney

4-12 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Employment Attorney
Job Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote/Virtual Office)

Job Overview:
A prestigious national labor and employment law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney with over 7 years of practice to join its team as Special Counsel. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, while still maintaining a dynamic full-cycle litigation practice. The role will focus primarily on administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment litigation, including single-plaintiff cases and potential involvement in larger cases like class actions. The position provides the opportunity to collaborate with a team of legal professionals and benefit from the support of a strong paralegal and secretarial team, all within a virtual office setup.

Duties:

• Handle administrative charges, attorney demand letters, and employment-related litigation.
• Develop case strategies and supervise the drafting and review of legal documents.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients at hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Manage single-plaintiff litigation with potential exposure to class actions and PAGA cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners, contributing to case preparation and legal strategies.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior attorneys and paralegals in the firm’s virtual office.
• Participate in the firm’s broad spectrum of labor and employment law matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in employment law and litigation.
• Proven ability to handle employment law matters independently in a remote work environment.
• Active bar membership in good standing (state bar in any jurisdiction).
• Experience with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) matters is preferred.
• Prior experience in a law firm setting is a plus, with exposure to complex employment litigation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and legal writing skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in a . State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in employment law and litigation.
• Ability to manage complex legal cases with minimal supervision.
• Excellent legal drafting and communication abilities.
• High level of proficiency in remote legal work and virtual office tools.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills for supervising junior attorneys and staff.

Job Location:

• Atlanta, GA (Remote/Virtual Office setup with potential local travel).