Our client, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Atlanta office. The attorney will assume a significant role in sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters, with extensive interaction with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. This opportunity is well suited for a proactive attorney seeking meaningful responsibility across all aspects of labor and employment law. Partnership opportunities may be considered for candidates with extensive relevant experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent employers in employment litigation matters, preferably on the management side; handle matters involving discovery, pleadings, motion practice, depositions, and other phases of employment litigation

• Draft and respond to written discovery and initial pleadings; draft and argue substantive and procedural motions

• Take and defend depositions and assist with development of litigation strategy

• Communicate extensively with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel

• Provide employment counseling and practical legal advice as appropriate to client needs

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2–15 years exp. handling employment law matters; prior employment litigation experience is required, preferably representing management/employers

• Experience drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions; strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, communication, and case management skills; ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment

• • STRONGLY PREFERRED: Employment counseling and/or in-house employment law experience is preferred

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Georgia bar licensed, or able to become bar licensed immediately in Georgia

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).