Overview
Senior Legal Director Jobs in Atlanta, GA at Travelport
Job description
Our dynamic, boutique law firm in San Francisco, CA. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Employment Law Defense Attorney with 2-8 years of experience to join our dynamic Civil Litigation and Family Law practice. The ideal candidate will assist in handling a variety of employment law cases, looping in Senior Managing attorneys as needed. This position requires that you bring a healthy Book of Business to the firm and are skilled at continually bringing in new clients.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Case Preparation:** – Preparation and management of employment law defense litigation cases from inception to resolution.
– Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case strategies.
– Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
– Prepare exhibits, evidence, and witness testimony for trials.
2. **Client Representation:**
– Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations under the supervision of senior attorneys.
– Develop and present legal arguments effectively in court.
– Assist in negotiating settlements and drafting settlement agreements.
3. **Client Communication:**
– Meet with clients to discuss their cases, explain legal procedures, and provide updates on case progress.
– Address clients’ questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
4. **Collaboration and Team Support:**
– Work collaboratively with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient case management and successful outcomes.
– Participate in team meetings and case strategy sessions.
5. **Legal Research and Analysis:**
– Conduct thorough legal research using various resources and databases.
– Analyze case law, statutes, and regulations to provide legal advice and develop case strategies.
6. **Compliance and Ethics:**
– Ensure all legal work complies with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
– Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive information with the utmost care.
**Qualifications:**- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
– Must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar Association.
– Minimum of 2+ years of experience in employment law litigation (including some trial experience).
– Book of Business to bring to the firm; excellent client recruitment skills.
– Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills.
– Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. – Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
– Proficiency in using legal research tools and Clio case management software.
**To Apply:** Interested candidates should submit a resume to Budd Barmeyer, Legal Recruiter, at [email protected] with the subject line “Employment Law Attorney Application.”
Job Type: Full-time, hybrid in/out of office schedule.
Pay: $140,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Medical insurance
Dental & Vision insurance
Chiropractic plan
Paid time off
401K with a Match
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94104
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94104
Title: Senior Legal Director
Company: Travelport
Location: Atlanta, GA
