Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Profile

A law firm in Nashville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in employment law and litigation. The ideal candidate will possess strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, with a demonstrated desire to participate actively in all stages of litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on labor and employment issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents related to employment litigation.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Manage discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to clients on various labor and employment matters.
• Assist in conducting internal investigations and preparing investigative reports.
• Stay updated on developments in labor and employment law.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Tennessee State Bar in good standing.
• 2-5 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with a focus on litigation.
• Strong academic credentials, including clerkship experience and participation in law review preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently under deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience handling employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Familiarity with administrative proceedings before agencies such as the EEOC and NLRB.
• Experience advising clients on employment-related policies and practices.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306