A confidential boutique employment law practice is seeking a senior-level employment litigation attorney (targeting 5 to 7 years) to support a management-side defense docket that is particularly litigation-focused, with meaningful trial preparation and courtroom participation. This is a strong fit for an attorney who enjoys owning matters, building strategy, and advising business clients alongside litigation work. WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- 100% defense-side employment litigation for employers and corporate clients.
- Trial-forward workload with active trial preparation and in-court participation.
- Hybrid flexibility with a structured in-office and remote schedule.
- 1500 annual billable hour target.
- Partner track available.
- Strong support from paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks. THE ROLE
- Independently manage employment litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
- Prepare for and participate in hearings and trials, including trial preparation and in-court support.
- Respond to agency charges and handle related administrative proceedings.
- Conduct or support workplace investigations and provide clear findings and recommendations.
- Advise and counsel employer clients on employment law risk management and day-to-day workplace issues. LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION Location: Atlanta, Georgia Schedule: Hybrid flexibility with three days in office and two days remote
Compensation
$130,000 to $150,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably representing employers and management.
- Strong litigation background with demonstrated interest in litigation and trial work.
- Experience handling employment-related disputes with increasing autonomy, including managing deadlines and driving case strategy.
- Ability and willingness to participate in trials.
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
- Active Georgia bar admission in good standing.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Stable employment history and the professional maturity to thrive in a collaborative team environment. PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Management-side employment defense experience.
- First-chair trial experience, or significant second-chair trial experience with readiness to step into a first-chair role.
- Experience responding to agency charges and conducting workplace investigations.
- Government or agency employment law experience.
- A small portable book of business (not required).
- Strong writing samples demonstrating advocacy skills and experience mentoring or developing junior attorneys. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities, plus additional incentive-based bonuses tied to performance and firm objectives.
- Benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Additional benefits and reimbursements as applicable. For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to josh.williams@wearerevolution.co and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail. Full posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/new-in-senior-employment-litigation-associate-attorney-management-side-defense-%F0%9F%93%8D-atlanta-georgia-hybrid-%F0%9F%8E%AF-trial-forward-docket-at-we-are-legal-revolution-4440174629
