Junior Level Employment Litigation Attorney

Are you looking for a change in your work setting and approach? Do you yearn for acknowledgment and respect? Are you eager for chances to make a significant impact in an organization? Are you prepared to learn from a team of experienced lawyers committed to enhancing your skills? Are you in search of a better work-life balance? Could a 1200-hour billable minimum be the key to achieving that balance? Do you dream of becoming in-house counsel in the future? If any of the above resonates with you, you might be the perfect fit for our exceptional team!

We are a boutique employment law firm in Atlanta, GA, with six attorneys (and growing). Our primary clients consist of large businesses and governmental entities. We are a firm owned by women and minorities, driven by a diverse team of professionals with backgrounds in Big Law, in-house roles, government positions, and HR. We take pride in being a unique and exceptional firm!

Responsibilities:

1. Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and agency responses
2. Drafting memos, letters, and case status updates
3. Drafting and responding to discovery
4. Taking and defending depositions
5. Representing clients in court proceedings, mediation, and administrative proceedings
6. Assisting in conducting workplace investigations
7. Delegating to and supervising paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants
8. Assisting with Firm business development, marketing efforts, and administrative activities, as requested
9. Inputting billable time on a daily basis

Qualifications:

1. The ideal candidate for this position must currently hold a valid license to practice law in Georgia.
2. Possessing a minimum of two years of civil litigation experience at a law firm, with a preference for employment law and federal court exposure.
3. Demonstrating an attraction to delivering high-quality work for business clients, including in-house counsel.
4. Enjoying opportunities to engage in networking activities with colleagues and community members to enhance the Firm's and Team's reputation.
5. Displaying exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport with team members at various levels.
6. Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks effectively, meeting deadlines, and producing quality work.
7. Eager to participate in the Firm's business development initiatives.
8. Thriving in a flexible, autonomous, and accountable work environment within a small firm setting.
9. Valuing the hands-on learning opportunities offered by a small firm environment.

Compensation:

$108,000 + inclusive quarterly bonuses