NEW IN - Senior Employment Litigation Associate Attorney, Management-Side Defense

A confidential boutique employment law practice is seeking a senior-level employment litigation attorney (targeting 5 to 7 years) to support a management-side defense docket that is particularly litigation-focused, with meaningful trial preparation and courtroom participation. This is a strong fit for an attorney who enjoys owning matters, building strategy, and advising business clients alongside litigation work.

• 100% defense-side employment litigation for employers and corporate clients.
• Trial-forward workload with active trial preparation and in-court participation.
• Hybrid flexibility with a structured in-office and remote schedule.
• 1500 annual billable hour target.
• Partner track available.
• Strong support from paralegals, legal assistants, and law clerks.

• Independently manage employment litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings and trials, including trial preparation and in-court support.
• Respond to agency charges and handle related administrative proceedings.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations and provide clear findings and recommendations.
• Advise and counsel employer clients on employment law risk management and day-to-day workplace issues.

Atlanta, Georgia

Hybrid flexibility with three days in office and two days remote

$130,000 to $150,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

• 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably representing employers and management.
• Strong litigation background with demonstrated interest in litigation and trial work.
• Experience handling employment-related disputes with increasing autonomy, including managing deadlines and driving case strategy.
• Ability and willingness to participate in trials.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Active Georgia bar admission in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Stable employment history and the professional maturity to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• Management-side employment defense experience.
• First-chair trial experience, or significant second-chair trial experience with readiness to step into a first-chair role.
• Experience responding to agency charges and conducting workplace investigations.
• Government or agency employment law experience.
• A small portable book of business (not required).
• Strong writing samples demonstrating advocacy skills and experience mentoring or developing junior attorneys.

• Monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities, plus additional incentive-based bonuses tied to performance and firm objectives.
• Benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Additional benefits and reimbursements as applicable.

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to josh.williams@wearerevolution.co and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.