Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid) #ESF2120

Job Description: Top Reasons to work with our client: Reputation for Excellence: Work with a prestigious law firm known for high standards! Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement! Competitive Pay: Attractive salary and benefits package! Diverse Cases: Engage in a variety of challenging and interesting legal cases! Collaborative Culture: Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented work environment! Client Focused: Make a difference with a client-centered approach! Innovation: Be part of a firm that embraces modern legal practices and technology! Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements! Professional Training: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities! Community Impact: Contribute to meaningful community and pro bono work!

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Pay: Competitive Pay & Benefits!

What you will be doing: Defend employers in state and federal court litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workforce claims. Litigate wage and hour disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state and local wage payment laws. Handle disputes involving non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other workforce-related agreements, as well as trade secret misappropriation and employee duty-of-loyalty claims. Draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses. Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts. Manage discovery, including document collection, review, and production, and coordination with e-discovery vendors. Represent employers in agency investigations and proceedings, including EEOC investigations, Department of Labor audits, OSHA inspections, and unemployment determinations. Represent clients in arbitration before FINRA, AAA, JAMS, and other arbitration providers. Conduct legal research and prepare clear, well-supported analysis and client communications. Counsel clients on litigation strategy, risk, and resolution options, including mediation and settlement. Experience you will need: J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.3–5 years of litigation experience with strong fundamental litigation skills, including drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions. Licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; must become licensed in North Carolina within one year. Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Strong references from past or current supervising attorneys. Employment litigation experience (substantial business or commercial litigation experience will also be considered).Judicial clerkship experience. Experience with e-discovery platforms. Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days. Victor Smith#INDEH123