Employment Attorney Jobs
Employment Attorney jobs are open across corporate, government, nonprofit, and law firm sectors, from associate to partner and in-house counsel, with specializations in labor relations, wrongful termination, and workplace discrimination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
The Pittsburg, Pennsylvania office of FBT Gibbons is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate.
FBT Gibbons LLP is a national, full-service law firm formed through the combination of Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons, bringing together more than 800 attorneys across 26 offices. Our attorneys offer comprehensive legal solutions to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and global multinationals to startups and nonprofits. FBT Gibbons distinguishes itself as a dynamic, forward-moving firm with a coast-to-coast footprint and a reputation for excellence across multiple practice areas and industries. Our reputation is further reinforced by its numerous Chambers and Best Lawyers ranked practices and attorneys. We are a people‑first firm recognized for our award-winning inclusive culture and a strong commitment to community and pro bono work. FBT Gibbons supports our attorneys with structured training and mentorship, clear paths to advancement, and a platform that provides exposure to varied and sophisticated matters.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of employment litigation experience
- Experience providing advice and counsel to in-house legal counsel and HR professionals on a broad range of employment matters, including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- Experience with wage / hour compliance and defense, and non-compete, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements
- Traditional Labor experience is preferred
- OSHA experience is preferred
- Experience representing employers in state and federal courts and before state and federal agencies
- Superior academic credentials, and excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Pennsylvania licensure
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $180,000 to $195,000, reflecting a variety of factors including experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, relevant experience, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.
Associates are also eligible for:
- Quarterly and annual objective bonuses, with maximum objective bonus opportunities ranging from approximately $14,000 to $22,000 per year, depending on associate level
- Annual subjective bonus
Benefits
FBT Gibbons offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical (HSA with employer contribution or PPO options)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Various parental leaves
- Sick and vacation time
- Well-being/EAP support
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
Why FBT Gibbons?
At FBT Gibbons, we believe great lawyering starts with a great workplace. Our attorneys benefit from a hybrid work environment (three days in-office), a “dress for your day” policy, and robust support for both professional and personal development. Associates have a clear, competency-based, path to partnership, and formalized mentorship and active Affinity & Ally Networks foster connection, growth, and belonging. Attorneys are encouraged to engage in pro bono work, community partnerships, and professional organizations, with opportunities for leadership and recognition. Our commitment to diversity is a fundamental driver of business success, and our diversity efforts are embedded in the firm’s core values and strategic priorities. Our approach to diversity strengthens our collaboration, the way we serve clients, our ability to attract top talent, and how we innovate as a firm. FBT Gibbons remains steadfast in our dedication to an environment where every individual can thrive, develop, and reach their full potential within our firm and while championing diverse perspectives within the broader community. Learn more about our culture and commitment to inclusion at fbtgibbons.com/about/diversity-inclusion.
FBT Gibbons LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
The Pittsburg, Pennsylvania office of FBT Gibbons is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate.
FBT Gibbons LLP is a national, full-service law firm formed through the combination of Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons, bringing together more than 800 attorneys across 26 offices. Our attorneys offer comprehensive legal solutions to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and global multinationals to startups and nonprofits. FBT Gibbons distinguishes itself as a dynamic, forward-moving firm with a coast-to-coast footprint and a reputation for excellence across multiple practice areas and industries. Our reputation is further reinforced by its numerous Chambers and Best Lawyers ranked practices and attorneys. We are a people‑first firm recognized for our award-winning inclusive culture and a strong commitment to community and pro bono work. FBT Gibbons supports our attorneys with structured training and mentorship, clear paths to advancement, and a platform that provides exposure to varied and sophisticated matters.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of employment litigation experience
- Experience providing advice and counsel to in-house legal counsel and HR professionals on a broad range of employment matters, including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- Experience with wage / hour compliance and defense, and non-compete, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements
- Traditional Labor experience is preferred
- OSHA experience is preferred
- Experience representing employers in state and federal courts and before state and federal agencies
- Superior academic credentials, and excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Pennsylvania licensure
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $180,000 to $195,000, reflecting a variety of factors including experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, relevant experience, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable employment laws.
Associates are also eligible for:
- Quarterly and annual objective bonuses, with maximum objective bonus opportunities ranging from approximately $14,000 to $22,000 per year, depending on associate level
- Annual subjective bonus
Benefits
FBT Gibbons offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical (HSA with employer contribution or PPO options)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Various parental leaves
- Sick and vacation time
- Well-being/EAP support
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
Why FBT Gibbons?
At FBT Gibbons, we believe great lawyering starts with a great workplace. Our attorneys benefit from a hybrid work environment (three days in-office), a “dress for your day” policy, and robust support for both professional and personal development. Associates have a clear, competency-based, path to partnership, and formalized mentorship and active Affinity & Ally Networks foster connection, growth, and belonging. Attorneys are encouraged to engage in pro bono work, community partnerships, and professional organizations, with opportunities for leadership and recognition. Our commitment to diversity is a fundamental driver of business success, and our diversity efforts are embedded in the firm’s core values and strategic priorities. Our approach to diversity strengthens our collaboration, the way we serve clients, our ability to attract top talent, and how we innovate as a firm. FBT Gibbons remains steadfast in our dedication to an environment where every individual can thrive, develop, and reach their full potential within our firm and while championing diverse perspectives within the broader community. Learn more about our culture and commitment to inclusion at fbtgibbons.com/about/diversity-inclusion.
FBT Gibbons LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Goldberg Segalla LLP16
- O’Hagan Meyer10
- Morgan & Morgan9
- Jobot8
- Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP7
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services12
- Staffing & Recruiting8
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Technology & Software1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in employment attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active state bar admission in good standing
- Three to seven years of employment law experience, plaintiff or defense side
- Experience handling EEOC charges, DOL investigations, or agency proceedings
- Proficiency drafting employment agreements, severance packages, and workplace policies
- Litigation experience including motion practice, discovery management, and depositions
- Familiarity with federal statutes including Title VII, the FLSA, the ADA, and the FMLA
Tips for Your Employment Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Employment attorneys hired in-house face different expectations than those joining plaintiffs' firms. Restructure your resume to lead with the practice area most relevant to each opening, whether that's NLRA compliance, Title VII litigation, or wage and hour defense.
Highlight deposition and trial experience
Many employment attorney postings screen for candidates who have taken depositions or second-chaired trials. List the number of depositions you've conducted and any bench or jury trials by name or case type, even if the matter settled before verdict.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists employment attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by client base type
An employer defending Fortune 500 companies values management-side defense experience, while a union-side firm prioritizes collective bargaining work. Read each job description for the client profile before applying, and frame your cover letter around the employer type you've actually represented.
Prepare for scenario-based interviews
Employment attorney interviews frequently include hypothetical employee complaints or disciplinary scenarios. Practice walking through an investigation framework out loud, covering intake, documentation, witness interviews, and recommended remedial action before you get to the interview stage.
Negotiate billing rate expectations upfront
Law firm roles often attach billing targets to the offer. Before accepting, ask for the expected annual billable hours, whether origination credit is built into compensation, and how the firm handles rate write-downs so you're evaluating the full picture.
Employment Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most employment attorneys?
The companies hiring the most employment attorneys right now include Goldberg Segalla LLP, O’Hagan Meyer, and Morgan & Morgan, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across large employers with sizable HR functions and firms that specialize in management-side defense.
How many employment attorney jobs are remote?
About 72% of employment attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in in-house counsel and compliance advisory roles. Litigation-heavy positions, particularly those requiring court appearances or on-site investigations, are more likely to require a physical presence in a specific jurisdiction.
How do you become an employment attorney?
You earn a Juris Doctor, pass the bar exam in your target state, and then gain practical experience through a clerkship, BigLaw rotation, or government position focused on labor and employment matters. From there, you build a caseload in one or more practice areas such as discrimination defense, wage and hour litigation, or traditional labor law, which qualifies you for dedicated employment attorney roles.
How do you get hired as an employment attorney with little experience?
Focus on roles at plaintiffs' firms, public interest organizations, or state labor agencies, which are more likely to train junior attorneys than management-side defense firms. Externships with the NLRB, EEOC, or a state labor board during law school build directly applicable experience. Emphasize any employment law clinic work, relevant research assistance, or pro bono matters involving workplace disputes in your application materials.
What does the employment attorney interview process look like?
Most employers start with a screening call covering your practice background and bar status, followed by a substantive interview where you walk through representative matters you've handled. In-house roles often include a written exercise such as drafting a policy memo or responding to a hypothetical employee complaint. Final-round interviews at firms typically involve meeting multiple partners who assess your fit with the client base and your capacity to manage files independently.
Where can I find and apply to employment attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to employment attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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