Consilio's client, a major municipality in the metro Atlanta area with which we have a longstanding relationship, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney.
Details:
• Title: Employment Litigation Attorney
• Work Setup: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 remote until further notice)
• Duration: Temp-to-Perm (Candidate will begin as a contract employee and, following the successful completion of an introductory period, become a permanent employee of the municipality)
• Pay Rate: $60-65/hr
Experience:
• Experience in municipal, county, and/or constitutional law.
• Ability to provide labor and employment advice and counsel to in house teams across departments on issues such as hiring, discipline, terminations, accommodations, workers' compensations, unemployment, employee pay and benefits, leaves of absences, performance management, social media and grievances.
• Ability to act as key strategic advisor to HR department and liaise between legal and HR • Experience with local, state and federal labor laws
• Ability to evaluate EEOC and state fair employment agency discrimination charges and other employment-related complaints
• Ability to create and deliver training programs for HR professionals and its business partners on trends, recent developments, and noteworthy employment issues impacting the workplace such as discrimination, harassment, disability, leaves of absence and documentation of disciplinary actions. • Review and advise on employee communications, HR policies and procedures and related legislation
Licensure Requirements:
• Either admitted and actively licensed to practice law in Georgia , or willing to obtain Georgia licensure within 12 months of start date