Employment & Education Law Sr. Litigation Associate Attorney
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 190000 - 215000
Posted on:
13-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SR. LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION LAW
Location: Atlanta GA
Our client a top regional law firm in the Southeast with a national presence is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Employment & Benefits Practice Groupin Atlanta. This is a unique opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters with a focus on employment and education law in a collaborative and dynamic legal environment.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in Georgia.
- 57 years of substantive experience in employment litigation or commercial litigation with employment counseling.
- Experience handling cases related to constitutional claims employment disputes student matters and contract suits.
- Background in civil rights disability rights and compliance with state and federal education laws preferred.
- Strong legal research writing and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage depositions court hearings and client conferences independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in federal and state litigation including educational institutions K-12 school districts colleges universities private schools and charter schools.
- Provide counsel on employment and education law compliance including civil rights and disability matters.
- Assist in all phases of litigation from legal research and case development to motions practice discovery and trial preparation.
- Draft pleadings briefs and motions with strategic insight.
- Handle depositions court hearings and client meetings with professionalism and confidence.
- Stay up to date on legislative changes and evolving legal trends impacting education and employment law.
Why Join
This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and intellectually engaging practice at a firm that prioritizes mentorship professional development and a team-oriented culture. Attorneys in this group receive hands-on experience direct client interaction and meaningful case responsibilities from day one. The firm fosters a supportive environment where collaboration and innovation drive success.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Expected base salary range of $190000-$215000 determined by experience and market factors.
- Eligibility for multiplebonusopportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical dental life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; and corporate discounts.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume law school transcript and writing sample.
Our client is anEqual Opportunity Employer.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
