Description:
Description:Are you looking to change your work environment? Do you want your work to be recognized and valued? Are you eager for opportunities to make a substantial impact within an organization? Do you want to learn from a team of experienced attorneys committed to enhancing your skills? Is landing an in-house counsel role a future goal for you? If any of these resonate with you, you might be the perfect fit for our exceptional team!
We are a small employment law firm situated in Atlanta, GA. Clients are employers, companies, and government bodies. We are guided by a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds in Big Law, in-house roles, government positions, and HR. We take pride in being a unique and outstanding firm!
Billable hour target: 1,500 hours or equivalent revenue [Note: ELS is moving away from the billable hour and toward value-based, flat fee billing!]
Compensation: $127,000, which includes a $1,000 monthly bonus for achieving defined KPIs.
Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and responses, on behalf of agencies
- Prepare memos, letters, and updates on case status
- Handle drafting and responses to discovery requests
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Represent clients in various legal proceedings, mediation, and administrative hearings
- Assist in conducting investigations related to workplace matters
- Supervise and delegate tasks to paralegals, law clerks, and legal assistants
- Support the Firm's business development, marketing efforts, and administrative tasks as needed
- Record billable hours daily
Qualifications:
- To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a valid license to practice law in Georgia
- A minimum of two years of civil litigation experience at a law firm is required, preferably with a focus on employment law and federal court cases
- Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality work for business clients, including in-house counsel
- Strong networking skills are essential for engaging with colleagues and community members to enhance the Firm's and Team's reputation
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with team members at all levels are necessary
- The ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and produce quality work is crucial
- Candidates should be eager to participate in the Firm's business development initiatives
- Thriving in a flexible, autonomous, and accountable work environment within a small firm setting is important
- Valuing hands-on learning opportunities provided by a small firm environment is highly encouraged
Compensation:
$127,000 yearly
