Experienced Employment Litigation Attorney
This is a remote position.
Are you motivated to strive for justice on behalf of employees? Are you an experienced attorney who loves to litigate, knows how to produce results, and would be excited to have advanced technology and a team to support you so you could just practice law and focus more on the clients?
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Barrett & Farahany has worked for more than 20 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.
In Addition To Civil Litigation And Federal Court Experience, The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Natural Ability To
We are looking for experienced employment attorneys (in the following locations: Alabama, Georgia and Chicago) to join our Trial Practice Group and help support our caseload growth. We support remote work but also 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 case load
- Identify inefficiencies and solutions with the bottom-line in mind
- Continually stay aligned with B&F Core Values
Primary Responsibilities
- Efficiently manage a full caseload, from initial client meeting to final settlement
- Ensure steady pace and progress of all cases toward resolution
- Lead and direct Associate Attorneys and Paralegals on your team
- Manage resources and staffing of your team
- 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.
Representative Matters Candidate Has Handled Should Include
- 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
- Illinois law license in good standing
- Significant Civil litigation experience
- Significant Federal Court experience
- Ability to handle a caseload independently, including depositions and discovery
- Employment Law experience preferred
- Leadership abilities are 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: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person