Our client, a nationally recognized Labor & Employment law firm, is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation experience to join its growing Atlanta office. The Associate will independently manage sophisticated litigation matters from inception through resolution, with opportunities to develop an employment law practice, build client relationships, and grow a book of business. This is a partner-track opportunity offering long-term professional growth and support from an innovative firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Independently manage complex defense-side and employment litigation matters from inception through resolution; draft and respond to pleadings, dispositive and non-dispositive motions, and substantive briefs; develop litigation strategies and manage multiple complex cases
•  Handle written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy; take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses, exhibits, and litigation strategies for hearings, mediations, and trials
•  Lead or substantially participate in mediations, court proceedings, and trials; mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with litigation teams; develop client relationships, business development opportunities, and a long-term employment law practice

REQUIREMENTS:

•  3–5 years exp. handling defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation, with demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated matters through resolution
•  PREFERRED: Prior employment litigation experience; attorneys from other defense-side complex litigation practices will be considered with a demonstrated interest in developing an employment law practice
•  Excellent legal writing, analytical, oral advocacy, litigation management, and client-service skills; experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trials
•  Strong initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, leadership, and collaborative skills; interest in business development, client relationship growth, and long-term partnership advancement
•  JD from a nationally recognized and accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
•  Active Georgia Bar membership required

TO APPLY: Please submit in PDF format a resume and JD transcript. Additionally, while not required, it is preferred to also submit a cover letter and a strong writing sample (dispositive motion or brief, 10-20 pages), demonstrating strong legal analysis and persuasive writing.