Labor & Employment Attorney

About the firm

We are a mid-sized, boutique law firm exclusively serving local and state government entities across Georgia. Our team advises cities, counties, authorities, and public agencies on complex legal matters with a commitment to politically neutral, results-driven counsel. We offer a collaborative environment with meaningful work, strong benefits, and a stable, government-focused client base.

Why join us?

• Salary range based on experience and litigation background
• Choice of monthly or annual bonus structure based on billable hours, not collections or write-offs
• 1,920 annual billable hour requirement with unlimited PTO
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and 3% firm contribution on total annual earnings including bonuses
• Hybrid schedule available after 90 days with 2 remote days per week

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent local government entities on employment law matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and related litigation
• Handle matters from initial counsel through administrative proceedings and litigation as needed
• Support government clients on policy development, employment practices, and compliance with state and federal employment law
• Work alongside experienced government law attorneys on complex matters governed by local, state, and federal law
• Serve a recession-resistant client base with consistent workflow across economic cycles

Qualifications

• 2 to 7 years of employment law experience
• Active and good standing Georgia bar license required
• Strong academic background and written communication skills
• Stable work history preferred
• Local government law experience a plus but not required