Employment & Labor Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Charleston, SC
Category Human Resources
Remote
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm with a highly regarded Employment & Labor practice.

Requirements

  • Provide day-to-day employment and human resources counseling to clients
  • Draft, review, and analyze employment agreements, employee handbooks, workplace policies, severance agreements, and related employment documents
  • Handle employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff lawsuits, wage and hour class actions, ERISA matters, and administrative proceedings
  • Manage all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
  • Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and trial proceedings
  • Advise clients on sensitive personnel issues, workplace investigations, and policy implementation
  • Support clients on traditional labor and NLRB-related matters as needed
  • Assist with employment-related due diligence in mergers and acquisitions transactions
  • Help formulate litigation and case strategy in collaboration with partners and team members
  • Conduct and support internal investigations
  • Collaborate with attorneys across the practice group on additional employment and labor matters as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Bonus opportunities
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