Our client, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney with 5+ years of legal practice experience to join its Atlanta office. The position offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated and high-stakes employment litigation, including matters involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant enforcement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all phases of complex employment litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and resolution
• Draft and argue pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery motions in sophisticated employment disputes
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for depositions and other litigation proceedings
• Assess legal and business risks, develop litigation strategies, and advocate for clients in high-stakes employment matters
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic, practical advice throughout the litigation process
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and clients while maintaining ownership of case management, deadlines, and litigation strategy

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years exp. practicing law with significant experience in Labor & Employment litigation
• Extensive experience involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant enforcement
• Significant litigation experience with pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery motions, depositions, witness preparation, and complex case management
• Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, communication, research, and strategic thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assess risk and independently develop litigation strategy
• Willingness to learn basic commercial contract review is a plus
• Active Georgia Bar admission 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, 10-15 pages, demonstrating strong legal analysis and persuasive writing).