Employment Litigation Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Defend corporate employers in state and federal courts against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and FLSA wage and hour claims.
• Litigate disputes involving non-compete agreements, non-solicitation covenants, confidentiality breaches, and trade secret misappropriation.
• Represent clients before regulatory agencies including the EEOC, Department of Labor (DOL), OSHA, and state unemployment commissions.
• Draft complex pleadings, dispositive motions, summary judgment briefs, and discovery requests; manage comprehensive e-discovery vendor workflows.
• Take and defend depositions of key parties, witnesses, and experts; present oral arguments in court hearings and arbitration panels (AAA, JAMS, FINRA).
• Deliver risk assessments, legal research, and strategic advice directly to corporate executives and HR stakeholders regarding litigation exposure and mediation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3–5 years of litigation experience within a reputable law firm setting, handling business, commercial, or employment disputes.
• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with exceptional academic credentials.
• Licensure: Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must be willing and eligible to obtain licensure in North Carolina within one year of hire.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with advanced e-discovery platforms, legal research software (Westlaw/LexisNexis), and complex case management.
• Advocacy: Proven track record of drafting high-quality legal briefs and managing core discovery independent of heavy oversight.