Employment & Labor Associate

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law firm experience is preferred

Education
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Law firm overview

Dentons is a global law firm with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better business outcomes. Our firm is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the success of our clients and the legal profession as a whole.

As an Employment and Labor Associate at our Kansas City office, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers who are passionate about their work. You will have the chance to handle a variety of employment matters and have the support and guidance of partners to help you grow and develop your skills.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, has strong writing and analytical skills, and is able to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of employment litigation and counseling experience, with trial experience being a plus. Experience or interest in commercial or franchise litigation is also a bonus.

Responsibilities and Practice

As an Employment and Labor Associate, you will have a range of responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting in day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients
- Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements and other employment documents
- Handling and managing employment-litigation matters, including non-compete disputes, single-plaintiff employment cases and administrative matters
- Taking and defending depositions in employment-litigation matters and managing written-discovery phrases of litigation matters
- Providing guidance to clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation
- Supporting the employment aspects of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
- Assisting with formulating legal strategy on litigation matters
- Performing work on other matters as needed

Our Employment and Labor lawyers are known for their creative, business-savvy counseling skills and their results-driven, highly successful practice. With Dentons, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of workforce-related issues and matters for both local and multinational businesses. This is a great opportunity to develop your trial experience skills and work with collaborative lawyers who are passionate about their work.

Salary and Benefits

At Dentons US LLP, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment where they can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Position Requirements
Personal Skills/Attributes

- Team player who values collaboration
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
- Superior time management skills

Technical Skills

- 1-4 years of employment litigation and counseling experience
- Trial experience at any level is a plus
- Experience or interest in commercial or franchise litigation is a bonus

Other Requirements

- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and be in good standing
- Prior law firm experience is preferred

Education

- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Dentons US LLP Overview

Dentons is a global law firm committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better business outcomes. Our firm is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the success of our clients and the legal profession as a whole.

As an Employment and Labor Associate at our Kansas City office, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers who are passionate about their work. You will have the chance to handle a variety of employment matters and have the support and guidance of partners to help you grow and develop your skills.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, has strong writing and analytical skills, and is able to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of employment litigation and counseling experience, with trial experience being a plus. Experience or interest in commercial or franchise litigation is also a bonus.

Responsibilities and Practice

As an Employment and Labor Associate, you will have a range of responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting in day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients
- Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements and other employment documents
- Handling and managing employment-litigation matters, including non-compete disputes, single-plaintiff employment cases and administrative matters
- Taking and defending depositions in employment-litigation matters and managing written-discovery phrases of litigation matters
- Providing guidance to clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation
- Supporting the employment aspects of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
- Assisting with formulating legal strategy on litigation matters
- Performing work on other matters as needed

Our Employment and Labor lawyers are known for their creative, business-savvy counseling skills and their results-driven, highly successful practice. With Dentons, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of workforce-related issues and matters for both local and multinational businesses. This is a great opportunity to develop your trial experience skills and work with collaborative lawyers who are passionate about their work.

Salary and Benefits

At Dentons US LLP, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment where they can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Position Requirements
Personal

Not specified

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, discretionary bonuses

Not specified

Must have a JD from an accredited law school.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample through the Dentons US LLP website or by email to the contact person listed below.

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