Careers

At FordHarrison, by hiring the most qualified candidates, we are able to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Whether you are an experienced attorney, just out of law school, or an administrative professional, FordHarrison offers advantages such as professional development and training initiatives, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and collegial work environment. In an ever-changing world of labor and employment law, it is important to be a part of a growing national practice that knows no boundaries.

FordHarrison benefits include: medical insurance with prescription drug benefits, substantially subsidized by the firm; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; pre-tax Cafeteria Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Accounts with firm contribution; long term and short term disability; self-directed 401(K) with firm match; leave time and holidays; paid parking (where applicable); and firm matched qualifying charitable contributions up to $500 per year per employee.  Attorneys also benefit from professional liability insurance, continuing legal education, state bar and local affiliation dues and in-house continuing legal education opportunities. 

FordHarrison is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status. 

Since 1978, FordHarrison has grown from a handful of lawyers in one office to more than 200 labor and employment lawyers practicing in 28 offices across the country, including three of counsel affiliates. FordHarrison offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to work with experts in all areas of employment litigation, labor relations, employee benefits, and business immigration. Our marketing department partners with attorneys to develop personal business development plans and utilize marketing tools and resources to promote client and business development. If you are looking for an opportunity to pursue labor and employment law with a well-established and growing firm, FordHarrison may be the beginning of a long and satisfying career.

Associate, Atlanta, GA

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Atlanta office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years’ substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Georgia. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, San Diego, CA

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its San Diego office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years’ substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Senior Associate, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking a senior associate for its Bay Area office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of eight years’ substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm and must be able to independently handle all aspects of an employment litigation matter. Class action and/or wage and hour litigation experience is preferred. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in California. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

FordHarrison provides first-class service to our clients, which means we are always seeking staff professionals who are high performers, entrepreneurial, and ready to thrive in our rewarding work environment. It takes communication and trust to function efficiently as a national firm, and a collaborative staff to make it all run seamlessly. We value cultural differences and we are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and developing an inclusive environment. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, competitive pay and a comfortable working environment.

Senior Accountant, Atlanta, GA

FordHarrison LLP is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting/Finance team in Atlanta, Georgia. This position supports the CFO/Controller in all areas of general ledger, month-end close activities, preparing financial statements, forecasting and budgeting as well as other financial related activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with +/- 5 years accounting experience. Financial experience in the legal industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation of monthly financials statements and management reporting package for the Firm’s Executive Committee.
• Provide in depth variance analysis of budget vs. actual results.
• Financial Analysis – statistical information, annual forecast and budget processes, compensation and benefits, attorney new hire profitability studies, occupancy costs and modeling of real estate (lease) options, etc.
• Responsible for monthly process of sending actual spending information to the firm’s key administrative managers to drive discussions to understand spending (actual vs. budget and prior year). Evaluate expense variance explanations as communicated by the responsible key administrative managers.
• Reconcile Dynamic AI dashboard to Aderant financial system during month-end process.
• Participate in annual revenue budget calculations.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet and bank accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries as needed.
• Process semi-monthly employee expense reimbursements.
• Calculate and process monthly Of Counsel payments.
• Process retired partner payments.
• Provide detailed support for annual attorney compensation calculations.
• Participate in preparation of required annual audit and tax return deliverables.
• Prepare annual insurance renewal packages.
• Document procedures.
• Payroll – G/L Interface and monthly reporting.
• General Ledger – Generic Importer.
• Back-up to payroll administrator.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess the ability to keep privileged information confidential.
• Knowledge of general accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Handle telephone calls and emails within established Firm etiquette and professionalism.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.
• Able to work proactively as a self-starter and multi-tasker to add value to the team with limited supervision.
• Assesses and interprets customer needs and requirements.
• High level of attention to detail in producing work product.
• Strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Advanced usage of MS Excel.
• Ability to effectively meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills, as well as tact and diplomacy sufficient to gain the respect of attorneys and employees.
• Assertive, positive, flexible, confident, diplomatic, sense of humor, team player.
• Constantly look for areas of opportunity to add value to their position.
• Knowledge of Aderant Expert (or similar financial system) a plus but not required.
• Professional services experience a plus but not required.
• Employee will be expected to perform any other duties that may be assigned with regard to this position and ability.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Resumes should be sent to Dawn Moseley, Controller, at dmoseley@fordharrison.com. 

FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.