Junior Employment And Labor Associate Attorney

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Junior Employment and Labor Associate Attorney to assist in day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients, handle employment-litigation matters, and support the team in various legal aspects.

Duties:

• Review, analyze, and draft employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements, and other employment documents.
• Manage employment litigation matters, including non-compete disputes, single-plaintiff employment cases, and administrative issues.
• Take and defend depositions in employment-litigation matters and manage written-discovery phases.
• Guide clients on sensitive personnel issues and assist in policy review and implementation.
• Support employment aspects of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, including reviewing employment provisions for asset and stock purchase agreements.
• Formulate legal strategy on litigation matters and work on other issues as needed.

Requirements:

• Embrace teamwork and value collaboration.
• Possess strong writing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication with clients and colleagues.
• Exhibit superior time management skills.

Experience:

• 1-4 years of employment litigation and counseling experience is required.
• Trial experience at any level is a plus.
• Experience and/or an interest in commercial and/or franchise litigation is a plus.

Education and Certifications:

• Should be licensed to practice law in Missouri and be in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Superior time management skills.

Legal