Employment & Educational Law Senior Associate

Become part of the Parker Poe team that ? for more than a century ? has represented many of the Southeast?s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services ? without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities ? this is the place to be. ABOUT THE ROLE: Parker Poe is seeking a Litigation Associate with substantial knowledge in employment and education law to join its expanding Employment & Benefits Practice Group in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of federal and state litigation cases, including constitutional claims, employment disputes, student matters, and contract suits. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in employment litigation or commercial litigation combined with employment counseling. Experience in the educational field, particularly in civil rights, disability rights, and compliance with state and federal laws, is essential. This role involves immediate responsibility for assisting partners in all aspects of litigation, including legal research, case theory development, fact and expert discovery, motions practice, and brief writing, as well as periodic trials. The candidate will represent a variety of educational institutions, including K-12 school districts, colleges and universities, private schools, charter schools, and education vendors. Applicants must possess exceptional communication, research, and writing skills, and be prepared to handle depositions, court hearings, and client conferences independently. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing practice group. ABOUT THE PRACTICE: In today?s rapidly evolving educational landscape, institutions are compelled to reassess their priorities and practices amidst shifting federal laws. Navigating the complexities of educational and employment law can be daunting as change becomes a constant. At Parker Poe, we understand the unique challenges faced by educational institutions. Our team is dedicated to providing up-to-date legislative advice tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We recognize that each institution is unique, and our collaborative approach ensures that we address cyclical and regulatory needs with flexible and creative solutions. Our attorneys are experienced in representing a wide range of educational clients, including K-12 school districts, colleges and universities, private schools, charter schools, and education vendors. We offer comprehensive expertise in all aspects of planning, designing, implementing, operating, and terminating employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements. Additionally, we handle the transactional and litigation issues that frequently arise in connection with benefit programs. ABOUT PARKER POE: For more than a century, Parker Poe has represented many of the Southeast?s largest companies and local governments in transactions, regulatory issues, and complex litigation. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in the education, energy, financial services, government, health care, life sciences, manufacturing, and real estate industries. Parker Poe has more than 275 attorneys serving clients from eight offices in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Washington, DC. Lawyers in each of our offices are rated among the highest quality attorneys across their respective states, recognized for effective and efficient service. The Best Lawyers in America lists nearly 80 of our attorneys in its rankings, and we are also well-recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and other ratings publications. NOT OPEN TO SEARCH FIRMS AT THIS TIME. It is Parker Poe?s policy that all resumes and other information regarding candidates must be directed to the Recruiting Contact and a current executed fee agreement must be in place. There are no exceptions to this policy and a placement fee will not be paid or special priority assigned to any resume sent to Parker Poe in any other manner. Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Commercial, Labor & Employment, Litigation