Associate - Labor & Employment

BakerHostetler•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BakerHostetler is seeking an associate with 5-7 years of experience to join its Atlanta office as part of the nationally ranked Labor and Employment Group. This group is recognized by Chambers USA and Best Law Firms. The Atlanta-based Employment Deal team represents and advises public and private companies, as well as senior executives and management teams, on employment laws, restrictive covenants, employment-related litigation, executive compensation and contract negotiations, and corporate deal support involving employment law issues. The practice regularly includes a blend of sophisticated litigation, counseling, and transactional work.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in corporate litigation practice.
Proficiency in legal research, fact development, deposition preparation, written discovery and discovery disputes, and drafting motions and briefs.
Strong academic record with a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school.
Admission to practice in Georgia or eligibility to waive into the Georgia Bar.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Labor and Employment litigation.
Experience in Non-compete and restrictive covenants matters.
Experience reviewing, negotiating, drafting, or revising employment related agreements.
Experience conducting employment related due diligence.
Am Law 100 experience is strongly preferred.
Excellent project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive the litigation process.
Exceptional legal research, persuasive writing, and oral communication skills; law review or comparable experience indicating significant research and writing ability is a plus.
Ability to manage a fast-paced workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues.
Professional judgment, client service focus, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative, cross office team environment.

Responsibilities

Represent and advise public and private companies, as well as senior executives and management teams, on employment laws, restrictive covenants, employment-related litigation, executive compensation and contract negotiations, and corporate deal support involving employment law issues.
Engage in a blend of sophisticated litigation, counseling, and transactional work.
Conduct legal research.
Develop facts.
Prepare for depositions.
Manage written discovery and discovery disputes.
Draft motions and briefs.