Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer•Philadelphia, PA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. The attorney will handle a wide range of labor and employment matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated clients, as part of a diverse practice group handling single-plaintiff employment litigation and wage-and-hour class litigation. The position offers direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex legal matters, as well as a flexible hybrid schedule and a collegial, collaborative environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience handling all aspects of complex and sophisticated litigation.
Experience defending employers against employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and/or negligent hiring.
Experience drafting pleadings, substantive motions, and written discovery; developing litigation strategy; conducting large-scale document reviews and productions; working directly with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and second-chairing trials, depositions, and/or evidentiary hearings.
Excellent writing and analytical skills, including the ability to draft persuasive, clear, and effective legal documents.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Confidence and demeanor to build client relationships, and drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.
Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Responsibilities

Handle complex litigation, including defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and negligent hiring.
Draft pleadings, substantive motions, written discovery, briefs, mediation statements, orders, and settlement agreements.
Develop litigation strategy.
Conduct large-scale document reviews and productions.
Work directly with clients and communicate with opposing counsel.
Second-chair trials, depositions, and/or evidentiary hearings.
Manage multiple matters and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Build relationships with current clients and develop additional client relationships and business.