Senior Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with at least 4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will interpret labor laws and regulations, manage cases involving various labor and employment matters, and possess the following qualifications:

Job Overview: The Senior Labor & Employment Associate Attorney will interpret labor laws, manage cases, draft legal documents, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide exemplary client service.

Duties:

• Interpret and advise clients on labor laws and regulations
• Manage cases involving wage and hour matters, workplace safety, disability, employee leave, workplace harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, etc.
• Draft and review employment agreements, contracts, company policies, and employee handbooks
• Collaborate with in-house counsel, human resource professionals, and managers at companies of various sizes
• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in labor and employment disputes

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited school
• Admitted to practice in Colorado or able to be waived in
• Significant experience in traditional labor and/or wage and hour matters
• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial attitude, high level of attention to detail, and exemplary client service skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Experience:

4+ years of experience as a labor & employment attorney

Benefits:

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus, and more.

The firm employs one-hundred and ninety skillful attorneys and a qualified support staff. They represent clients throughout the United States. Law offices are based in Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and Missouri. The law firm was formed in 1863. Practice areas are comprehensive. Administrative law-litigation, corporate finance, employee benefits, healthcare, labor-employment and wealth transfer-tax planning are some of their practice disciplines. The firm endorses pro-bono work.