Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

OHagan Meyer•Philadelphia, PA

4d•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 role offers direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex legal matters, along with mentorship, training, and development programs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience handling all aspects of complex and sophisticated litigation.
Experience defending employers against claims of 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 clear, effective, and persuasive legal documents.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple matters and produce exceptional work under tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required.

Nice To Haves

Confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm’s current clients.
Drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.

Responsibilities

Handle complex labor and employment litigation, including matters involving 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 efficiently and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Build relationships with current clients and develop additional client relationships and business.