Associate Attorney

This is a remote position.

Are you motivated to strive for justice on behalf of employees? Are you an attorney who loves to litigate and drive results? Would you be excited to have advanced technology at your disposal and be part of a winning team?

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Barrett & Farahany has worked for more than 25 years to preserve the rights of working people and ensure their voices are heard and their employment issues addressed. Simply put: We empower employees in the workplace and beyond.
We are looking for employment attorneys to join our Associate team and help support our Trial Practice Group and caseload growth. We work remotely but provide access to shared office space if desired.

• Respond to change with a positive attitude and a persistent collaborative approach
• Set, pursue, and attain achievable goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances
• Demonstrate tenacity, drive, and initiative toward advancing team goals for cases
• Identify inefficiencies and solutions with the bottom line in mind
• Continually stay aligned with B&F Core Values
• Meet with Clients
• Provide information regarding initial client meetings
• Draft EEOC charges & correspond with the EEOC
• Research law
• Investigate cases and interview witnesses
• Draft complaints
• Draft discovery requests
• Finalize and review discovery answers prepared by paralegal
• Assist with good faith letters & conferences
• Depositions and motions practice
• Participate in focus groups
• Trial & arbitration prep and assistance
• Be a fully integrated team player with a passion for excellence.
• Utilize and maximize firm technology to leverage yourself and create efficiencies
• Waive into Georgia if not already Georgia-licensed

Why Barrett & Farahany?

• Our award-winning firm is the oldest and largest in the Southeast exclusively dedicated to protecting employee rights.
• Potential clients talk to an attorney from the moment they call the firm.
• We stay on the cutting edge of the law, of technology, and of methods to pursue justice on behalf of people.
• We work on contingency because we only take cases that we believe in.
• We adhere to the B&F Way: we take strong cases and maximize the outcome.
• Workplace Discrimination based on Race, Religion, Age, Gender, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Pregnancy, National Origin, Disability and Genetic Testing
• FLSA and Overtime
• FMLA
• Executive Compensation
• Breach of Employment Contracts

Barrett & Farahany is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Georgia law license with good standing
• 1- 4 years of Plaintiff Litigation experience
• Employment law experience is a plus
• Federal Court experience is a plus

Benefits Wellness Benefits

• Competitively priced Health Insurance Plans, including HSA, FSA options
• Monthly employer contribution to Health Insurance Premiums
• Virtual Primary Care Visits at low to no cost
• Step Tracker rewards Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Doctor on Demand Mental Health Care Options
• Dedicated Care Team
• Low-cost Dental Insurance
• Low-cost Vision Insurance
• Monthly Personal Assistant on demand hours

Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching, plus profit-sharing
• Pension/Cash Balance Plan for non-HCE employees (for long-term B&F employees)??
• Personal Financial Consultants and referrals

Illness, Death & Disability Benefits

• Short Term Disability of 60% of salary
• Long Term Disability of 60% percent of salary
• Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Life Insurance options with TransElite Universal Life Insurance Policy
• Accidental Death & Disability Insurance (AD&D)
• Critical Care Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Professional Development Benefits Continuing Education of up to $2500/year
• Two Professional Membership Associations
• State Bar Dues
• E&O Coverage
• Profitability Distribution Plan

Additional Benefits Available

• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• FSA for Child Care / Health Care
• HSA for Health Care

Perks

• Flexible Work Hours Schedule
• Work from Home or in our Shared Workspace
• Company Social Events throughout the year
• Working for an Established Law Firm with a Distinguished Reputation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Years of experience in employment law?
• Do you have experience with Case Management software? Yes/No?

Experience:

• Plaintiff Litigation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Georgia Bar (Required)

Work Location: Remote