Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid) #ESF3196

• Reputation for Excellence: Work with a prestigious law firm known for high standards!


• 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!

What you will be doing:

• 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.

Experience you will need:

• 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.