Lead Employment Litigation Attorney / Partner (5+ Years) – Charlotte, NC - 427233

Job ID: 427233

• Practice area:
• Employment Law
• Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions,
• Employment Law
• Wage and Hour
• Plaintiffs

Lead Employment Litigation Attorney / Partner (5+ Years) – Plaintiff-Side Employment Law | Charlotte, NC

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Join a respected plaintiff-side employment litigation practice seeking an experienced Lead Employment Litigation Attorney or Partner to handle sophisticated employment disputes in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This leadership opportunity offers significant courtroom exposure, complex litigation, business development opportunities, and the ability to mentor attorneys while representing employees in high-impact employment law matters.

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A well-established plaintiff-side employment law practice is seeking a Lead Employment Litigation Attorney or Partner with 5+ years of employment law experience and extensive litigation expertise to join its Charlotte office.

This position is designed for an accomplished employment litigator capable of independently managing sophisticated plaintiff-side employment cases from initial consultation through trial and appeal.

The successful candidate will represent employees in state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, administrative hearings, and appellate matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, civil rights, whistleblower claims, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and related employment disputes.

This opportunity offers immediate responsibility for complex litigation, leadership responsibilities, direct client interaction, mentoring opportunities, and participation in the continued strategic growth of a thriving employment litigation practice.

Attorneys seeking a long-term leadership role with significant autonomy and career advancement are encouraged to apply. This position is actively interviewing qualified candidates.

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Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage sophisticated plaintiff-side employment litigation matters from intake through final resolution.
• Represent employees in federal and state court litigation.
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, FMLA claims, whistleblower actions, civil rights violations, restrictive covenants, and trade secret litigation.
• Represent clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other administrative agencies.
• Handle arbitration proceedings, mediations, evidentiary hearings, trials, and appellate matters.
• Conduct comprehensive client consultations and evaluate potential claims.
• Develop strategic litigation plans designed to maximize successful outcomes.
• Conduct witness interviews and oversee factual investigations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Present oral arguments before courts and administrative tribunals.
• Negotiate favorable settlements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and litigation support staff.
• Report litigation strategy and case developments to firm leadership.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal professionals.
• Participate in business development, networking, client relationship management, and professional organizations.
• Travel as necessary for court appearances and client matters.

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Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of plaintiff-side employment law experience.
• Significant litigation experience with extensive trial, hearing, mediation, arbitration, and deposition practice.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated employment litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and rules of evidence.
• Experience handling appellate matters is highly desirable.
• Exceptional legal research and legal writing abilities.
• Superior negotiation and client counseling skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience using litigation technology and case management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

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Certifications

• Active bar admission and good standing in a United States jurisdiction.
• Ability to satisfy applicable admission requirements for the position.
• Compliance with continuing legal education requirements.

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Required Skills

• Employment litigation
• Plaintiff employment law
• Wage and hour litigation
• Employment discrimination
• Trial advocacy
• Appellate practice
• EEOC proceedings
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Client counseling
• Leadership and mentoring
• Strategic litigation planning
• Complex case management

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Culture & Firm Appeal

Attorneys joining this plaintiff-side employment litigation practice become part of a collaborative legal team dedicated to protecting employee rights through strategic advocacy and exceptional client representation. The firm values leadership, professional excellence, mentorship, and teamwork while encouraging attorneys to assume significant responsibility in sophisticated employment litigation.

The practice offers exposure to complex employment disputes involving high-impact legal issues and provides attorneys with meaningful courtroom experience, direct client relationships, and opportunities to shape litigation strategy from beginning to end. Lawyers are encouraged to expand their leadership responsibilities while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

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Why This Role Is Unique

This leadership opportunity allows experienced employment litigators to manage sophisticated plaintiff-side cases while mentoring legal professionals, participating in business development, and helping expand a growing employment law practice. Attorneys receive significant autonomy, substantial courtroom exposure, and opportunities to influence strategic decisions within the firm.

The position also offers Remote work flexibility while maintaining opportunities for collaboration, leadership, and professional growth. Opportunities at this level are uncommon and provide an outstanding platform for long-term career advancement and partnership.

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Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employer 401(k) matching.
• Professional development assistance.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Leadership opportunities.
• Business development support.
• Long-term partner-track career potential.

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Why Join This Opportunity

This position provides experienced employment litigators with the opportunity to lead sophisticated plaintiff-side litigation while developing long-term client relationships, mentoring attorneys, expanding trial experience, and contributing to the strategic direction of a respected employment law practice.

Attorneys seeking leadership, professional growth, and meaningful advocacy work will find an exceptional long-term opportunity in this role.

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