Class Action Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel (Labor & Employment)
Salary:$350,000 - $400,000 per year
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:November 17 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance:Not Available
CLASS ACTION SR. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY OR COUNSEL
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT FOCUS
Locations: Atlanta, GA | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX |Fort Worth, TX | Houston, TX
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Our client, a prominentAmLaw 100firm, is seeking a highly motivatedSenior Associate AttorneyorSenior Counselto join its dynamic and expandingClass Action Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative and high-stakes litigation with a collaborative team of skilled professionals.
Candidate Profile
- JDfrom atop-tier law schoolwith a
- strong academic record
- Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction
- 7+ yearsof substantive experience incomplex litigationwith a focus on
- class actions
- Extensive experiencedefending class action lawsuits, including but not limited to:
- Employment discrimination ,
- workplace privacy , and
- EEOC/DOL matters
- Wage and hour claims ,
- statutory or
- common law privacy issues
- Products liability and
- consumer fraud disputes
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to tackle cutting-edge legal issues
Key Responsibilities
- Litigate a variety of
- high-profile class action cases , with a particular focus on
- labor and employment class actions
- Develop case strategiesand provide supportthroughout all aspects of litigation, from
- discovery to
- trial
- Provide strategic counselto clients on complex legal issues
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality legal solutions
- Maintain direct client relationships and manage case teams effectively
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a collegial and forward-thinking team specializing in class action litigation. You will work onhigh-impact casesinvolvingcutting-edge legal theories and strategies, contributing to theevolution of class action law.
The firm is committed toprofessional growth, offering resources and mentorship to support your career trajectory. With apart-hybridwork environment and locations in major markets, you’ll enjoy flexibility and the chance to work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative setting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Expected annual base salary of
- $350,000+ , as determined by experience and market factors
- Bonus Eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit acover letter,resume,law school transcript, and awriting samplefor consideration.
Our client is anEqual Opportunity Employer.
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Class Action Attorneys must expertly navigate complex multi-party litigation, focusing on collective claims like labor disputes and employment discrimination. Mastery in managing large-scale discovery, strategic class certification, and settlement negotiations is essential, setting them apart from typical litigation associates.
Senior associates in class action litigation engage deeply in drafting pleadings, motion practice, and trial preparation on high-profile labor and employment cases, unlike corporate counsel who often handle transactional matters. They also coordinate with large teams to manage class certification and client communications extensively.
In Alpharetta and the broader Atlanta legal scene, seasoned class action practitioners can advance to partner roles or specialize further in labor and employment law, benefiting from growing demand in corporate defense. Networking with AMLAW 100 firms like Affinity Search enhances prospects for leadership and high-stakes case involvement.
Atlanta's market for class action senior associates is moderately competitive, driven by increasing class action filings in labor and employment sectors. Candidates with 7+ years, top-tier law school credentials, and bar admission in Georgia are highly sought after, particularly by AMLAW 100 firms expanding their litigation teams.
Affinity Search provides a supportive hybrid work environment, comprehensive health and retirement plans, and firm-sponsored perks like paid parental leave and emergency childcare. These benefits cater to experienced attorneys seeking flexibility alongside rewarding, high-profile litigation opportunities.
Affinity Search fosters a collaborative atmosphere emphasizing mentorship and continuous learning. Senior class action attorneys benefit from exposure to cutting-edge litigation strategies and cross-disciplinary teamwork, accelerating skill development and positioning them for leadership within a prestigious AMLAW 100 firm.
This salary range aligns well with senior class action attorney compensation in major Texas markets such as Austin and Dallas, reflecting Alpharetta’s growing legal market stature. The competitive pay package, coupled with bonuses and benefits, is attractive given the role’s complexity and the firm's AMLAW 100 status.
Alpharetta’s proximity to Atlanta’s corporate hubs means attorneys face diverse class action suits involving large employers, often tied to regional economic shifts. The hybrid work model accommodates commuting challenges while meeting client expectations for timely, strategic litigation handling in a bustling metropolitan area.
While Alpharetta cases share core legal challenges with Texas markets, Houston and Dallas often involve larger plaintiff classes and more regulatory scrutiny. However, Alpharetta’s firms focus heavily on innovative legal theories, providing unique strategic litigation opportunities for class action counsel.
Candidates must hold active bar admission in their practicing jurisdiction, particularly Georgia or Texas. While no additional certifications are mandated, specialized training in labor law or class action litigation can enhance candidacy, reflecting the firm's commitment to legal excellence across multiple regional offices.
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