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A bit about us :
Based in Midtown Atlanta, with nearly a thousand attorneys across multiple offices globally, we are an AM 100 firm that provides comprehensive advisory, litigation, and transactional services to clients worldwide. Known for our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities, our firm handles complex challenges and opportunities, from navigating intricate litigation to negotiating transformational deals.
Why join us?
Competitive base salary ($100k to $250k) and overall compensation package Bonuses
401K with generous company match
Full benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
Job Details
Lead Wage and Hour Compliance : Provide strategic guidance to clients on wage and hour laws, including developing and reviewing policies, advising on classification issues, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Defend Class and Collective Actions : Represent clients in class and collective action litigation, managing all aspects from case assessment to trial preparation. Work collaboratively with senior attorneys to drive the defense strategy.
Conduct Legal Research and Draft Legal Documents : Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support wage and hour litigation and compliance strategies. Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
Client Advising and Counseling : Offer proactive legal advice on employment law matters, including wage and hour issues, employee classifications, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Workplace Investigations : Conduct and oversee internal investigations related to labor and employment disputes, advising clients on best practices to mitigate risk and avoid litigation.
Collaborative Case Management : Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on complex cases, helping to shape legal strategies and ensure successful outcomes.
Qualifications :
Juris Doctor ( degree from an accredited law school.
Active GA Bar license.
Minimum of 4 years of labor and employment law experience, with a focus on wage and hour advice, counseling, and the defense of class and collective actions.
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and employee rights regulations.
Proven expertise in motion practice, discovery disputes, trial preparation, and management of employment litigation matters.
Experience handling labor and employment trials (first or second chair preferred).
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively advocate for clients.
Familiarity with legal technology or case management software is a plus.
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