Attorney, Labor & Employment
- $150,000 - $250,000
- Eagan, MN
Attorney, Labor & Employment for an Established Full Service Law Firm!!
A bit about us:
We value people and believe that your career should be meaningful. Our culture reflects the respect we have for each team member and the talent they bring to their position. We believe in education and advancement of our attorneys and the staff that support them. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package to help ensure that our team can focus on performing their best each day.
Why join us?
- Meaningful Work!
- Best in Class Firm!
- Competitive Compensation Package!
- Complete Benefits Package!
- Flexible Work Schedules!
- Accelerated Career Growth!
- Fun Company Activities!
- Many More!
Job Details
Our client is searching for a labor and employment associate.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research
Assist with all areas of discovery including, but not limited to; drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparation
Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings
Work with partner-level attorneys to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendors
Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges
Handle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions
Prepare trial materials
Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
3-8 years’ experience in employment related litigation and client counseling;
Excellent research and writing skills
Good organizational and project management skills
Experience in managing discovery
Experience in taking and defending depositions
Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including Westlaw
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Experience in traditional labor matters a plus
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
Admitted to the Minnesota State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct thorough and high-quality legal research
Assist with all areas of discovery including, but not limited to; drafting discovery requests, responses to discovery requests, preparation of initial disclosures and witness preparation
Prepare legal briefs and other pleadings
Work with partner-level attorneys to determine documents and information to produce, manner of production, and selection of vendors
Draft responses to EEOC and MDCR charges
Handle various aspects of employment related litigation, such as motion hearings, mediations and depositions
Prepare trial materials
Attend and assist at pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
3-8 years’ experience in employment related litigation and client counseling;
Excellent research and writing skills
Good organizational and project management skills
Experience in managing discovery
Experience in taking and defending depositions
Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and legal resources available on the internet including Westlaw
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Experience in traditional labor matters a plus
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
Admitted to the Minnesota State Bar, or eligible to promptly become admitted
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.