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REMOTE Labor & Employment Associate! Join a Modern, Employee Focused Law Firm (With No Billable Hours)! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory

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Salary: $100,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us: We're a nationally recognized law firm dedicated exclusively to representing employees in labor and employment matters. With offices across the country, our firm combines deep legal knowledge with a modern, client focused approach to advocating for workplace rights. Our team is passionate about standing up for individuals facing discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and other employment related challenges. We offer a collaborative, tech forward work environment with the flexibility of remote work, which is ideal for attorneys who want to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a work-life balance.

Why join us? Are you an Alabama-licensed attorney with a passion for labor and employment law? A forward thinking national employment firm is looking for a skilled associate to join its growing team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while staying connected to the Birmingham legal community. If you're ready to make a real impact advocating for employees and want to grow your career with a collaborative, tech-savvy team, this could be your next move!

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We are seeking an Employment Law Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a range of employment law issues, including but not limited to wage and hour disputes, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and labor law compliance. This position will involve working closely with our clients to provide strategic counsel, litigation support, and policy implementation guidance.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, and settlement agreements.

2. Advise clients on their legal rights and obligations in the employment context, including compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

3. Conduct legal research and analysis on a variety of employment law topics.

4. Negotiate settlements for legal disputes in a manner that best represents the client's interests.

5. Participate in business development efforts, including networking events, client seminars, and proposal development.

6. Stay updated on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting employment law to provide the most current advice to clients.

7. Collaborate with team members to devise effective litigation strategies.

8. Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

9. Attend in person depositions.

10.Attend client preparation meetings.

11. Second chairing trials.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

2. Possess a valid license to practice law in Georgia (GA) and Alabama (AL)

3. 2+ years of federal employment law experience (including clerkship for a federal or appellate judge).

4. Exceptional legal writing skills, with a proven ability to draft clear, concise, and effective legal documents.

5. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes favorably for clients.

6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively counsel clients and build relationships with colleagues.

7. Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis.

8. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

9. Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

10. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.

11. Proven track record of business development and client relationship management.

12. Ability to attend in person meetings

Join our team and contribute to our reputation for excellence in the legal industry. We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive, collaborative work environment. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for employment law, we look forward to reviewing your application.

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