Employment Law Attorney
About The Position
Morgan & Morgan is seeking passionate and motivated Employment Attorneys to join their growing team. This role involves representing employees in various workplace disputes, including cases of wrongful termination, harassment, and unfair treatment. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal knowledge, excellent judgment, empathy, strategic thinking, and the ability to connect with clients during challenging times. Attorneys will handle sophisticated matters, work with accomplished colleagues, and advocate for individuals facing significant professional challenges. The firm is open to attorneys with experience in employment law, transferable litigation experience, or those looking to transition to plaintiff-side employment law. Opportunities are available across multiple states, including Massachusetts, California, Washington D.C., New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Michigan, with specific encouragement for applicants in Boston, LA/Orange County/San Francisco, NYC, Chicago, and Detroit.
Requirements
- Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited law school
- An active member in good standing of the bar of the state in which based/to which applying
- Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation
- Depending on experience, ranges from handling pre-suit responsibilities to performing senior attorney duties once the claim files suit
- Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
- Guide clients through the case process
- Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
- Attendance and preparation at depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
