Employment Litigation Associate

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. Defend employers in state and federal court litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workforce claims .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and conducting depositions. Proficient in legal research and client counseling, with a focus on employment law and arbitration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation ExperienceDrafting PleadingsManaging DiscoveryLegal ResearchEmployment Litigation Experience

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Hard Skills

LitigationDrafting MotionsTaking DepositionsLegal ResearchOral AdvocacyCounseling ClientsRisk AssessmentSettlement NegotiationE-Discovery ManagementWorkforce Claims

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

E-Discovery Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from Accredited Law SchoolLicensed in U.S. JurisdictionNorth Carolina License (Must Obtain)

Industry Keywords

DiscriminationHarassmentRetaliationWrongful TerminationWage and Hour DisputesNon-Competition AgreementsTrade Secret MisappropriationEEOC InvestigationsDepartment of Labor AuditsArbitration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 FLSA and state and local wage payment laws
Handle disputes involving non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, workforce-related agreements, 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 coordinate 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 analysis and client communications
Counsel clients on litigation strategy, risk, and resolution options, including mediation and settlement

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
3–5 years of litigation experience with strong fundamental litigation skills
Experience 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits package
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Continuous learning and professional training
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Community and pro bono work opportunities