Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Employment Litigation Associate Attorney will defend and litigate lawsuits involving various employment-related claims. They will represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediation, and arbitrations. Additionally, they will advise and counsel employers on labor and employment laws and regulations.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• 2+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Active CO Bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with the ability to work independently on various projects

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active CO Bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly

Job Location:

Denver, CO

Benefits offered:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

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