Labor & Employment Attorney – Atlanta, GA

Clark Hill•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clark Hill is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Labor & Employment business unit in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience litigating employment matters, including claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant enforcement. This role requires significant litigation experience, including drafting and arguing pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery motions, as well as managing all phases of complex employment litigation. The attorney will also be responsible for taking and defending depositions and preparing witnesses. Strong strategic thinking and case management skills are essential, along with the ability to assess risk, develop litigation strategy, and effectively advocate for clients in high-stakes matters. The position also requires attention to detail, organization, a solid work ethic, and excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal research skills. A willingness to learn basic commercial contract review is a plus.

Requirements

At least five years of legal practice experience
Licensed to practice law in Georgia
Extensive experience litigating employment matters, including claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant enforcement
Significant litigation experience, including drafting and arguing pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery motions, as well as managing all phases of complex employment litigation
Experience taking and defending depositions and preparing witnesses
Strong strategic thinking and case management skills, with the ability to assess risk, develop litigation strategy, and effectively advocate for clients in high-stakes matters
Detail-oriented and highly organized with a solid work ethic
Excellent writing, oral advocacy, communication, and legal research skills
Solid academic credentials
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn basic commercial contract review

Responsibilities

Litigating employment matters, including claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and restrictive covenant enforcement
Drafting and arguing pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery motions
Managing all phases of complex employment litigation
Taking and defending depositions
Preparing witnesses
Assessing risk
Developing litigation strategy
Effectively advocating for clients in high-stakes matters
Basic commercial contract review