Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid) #ESF3196
About The Position
This role involves defending employers in various state and federal court litigations, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The associate will also litigate wage and hour disputes under the FLSA and related state/local laws, and handle disputes concerning restrictive covenants and trade secrets. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing discovery, representing clients in agency investigations and arbitrations, conducting legal research, and counseling clients on litigation strategy and resolution options.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
- 3–5 years of litigation experience with strong fundamental litigation skills, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions.
- Licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must become licensed in North Carolina within one year.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong references from past or current supervising attorneys.
- Employment litigation experience (substantial business or commercial litigation experience will also be considered).
- Judicial clerkship experience.
- Experience with e-discovery platforms.
Responsibilities
- Defend employers in state and federal court litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workforce claims.
- Litigate wage and hour disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state and local wage payment laws.
- Handle disputes involving non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other workforce-related agreements, as well as trade secret misappropriation and employee duty-of-loyalty claims.
- Draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Manage discovery, including document collection, review, and production, and coordination with e-discovery vendors.
- Represent employers in agency investigations and proceedings, including EEOC investigations, Department of Labor audits, OSHA inspections, and unemployment determinations.
- Represent clients in arbitration before FINRA, AAA, JAMS, and other arbitration providers.
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, well-supported analysis and client communications.
- Counsel clients on litigation strategy, risk, and resolution options, including mediation and settlement.
Benefits
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement!
- Competitive Pay: Attractive salary and benefits package!
- Diverse Cases: Engage in a variety of challenging and interesting legal cases!
- Collaborative Culture: Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented work environment!
- Client Focused: Make a difference with a client-centered approach!
- Innovation: Be part of a firm that embraces modern legal practices and technology!
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements!
- Professional Training: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities!
- Community Impact: Contribute to meaningful community and pro bono work!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
