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Jobot lists this Labor & Employment Attorney opportunity in workfromhome, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Labor & Employment Attorney
$ - $ per year | Atlanta, GA | Remote | Permanent
L&E Attorney + GA & AL Bar + Remote + Base + Bonus + Benefits
A bit about us:
We are a nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment law firm focused on protecting employees and advocating for individuals facing challenging workplace situations.
Our attorneys handle a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, harassment, FMLA/ADA matters, severance, restrictive covenants, whistleblower claims and other employment-related litigation.
The firm has built its reputation around strong client advocacy, sophisticated employment-law knowledge and a willingness to take on complex matters against employers of all sizes.
This is an opportunity to join an established employment practice while working remotely from the Atlanta market and handling meaningful employee-side matters across Georgia and Alabama.
Why join us?
Remote flexibility while remaining connected to a strong Atlanta-based legal market
Plaintiff-side practice focused exclusively on advocating for employees and individuals
Significant bonus opportunity in addition to base compensation
Opportunity to handle substantive Labor & Employment litigation
Exposure to a broad range of employment matters rather than a narrow specialty
Ability to work with clients directly and have meaningful ownership of your matters
Opportunity to leverage both Georgia and Alabama bar admissions
Work with an established national employment-law platform and experienced employment attorneys
A role designed for an attorney who enjoys advocacy, litigation and client interaction
Job Details
Plaintiff-Side Labor & Employment Attorney
Atlanta, GA | Remote
A well-established national plaintiff-side employment law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its growing practice.
This is a remote opportunity for an attorney who is based in the Atlanta market and actively licensed in both Georgia and Alabama . The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience representing employees in employment disputes and litigation and will be comfortable managing matters independently.
What You'll Do
Represent employees in a broad range of labor and employment matters
Manage an active caseload from initial client intake through resolution
Evaluate potential employment claims and develop litigation strategies
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
Handle discovery, including written discovery and document review
Take and defend depositions
Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations and hearings
Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, status and potential outcomes
Handle employment litigation in state and federal courts
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals on complex matters
Represent employees in matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage & hour disputes, harassment, FMLA, ADA, whistleblower claims, restrictive covenants, severance and other workplace issues
What We're Looking For
Active license in Georgia AND Alabama
Attorney in good standing with both state bars
Meaningful experience practicing Labor & Employment law
Plaintiff-side or employee-side experience strongly preferred
Strong litigation background
Excellent legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills
Experience managing cases and interacting directly with clients
Strong judgment, organization and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to advocate aggressively and thoughtfully on behalf of employees
Particularly Valuable Experience
Employment discrimination
Retaliation
Wrongful termination
FLSA / wage & hour
FMLA
ADA
Title VII
EEOC matters
Sexual harassment
Whistleblower claims
Severance negotiations
Non-competes / restrictive covenants
Employment agreements
Class or collective actions
Federal litigation
Depositions and trial work
Location
This position is remote , but candidates must be based in or near the Atlanta, Georgia market and licensed to practice in both Georgia and Alabama.
Compensation
Competitive base compensation plus an extensive bonus structure tied to performance and results.
Additional details regarding compensation, benefits and bonus structure will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates.
Confidential Search
This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of an established national employment-law practice. Additional information regarding the firm, team structure, compensation and bonus opportunity will be provided during the interview process.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Worksite address
workfromhome, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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