Employment Attorney

A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney with 5+ years of experience in both advising and litigation roles. The candidate will provide legal support and advice to the firm’s business clients on employment law matters. Additionally, they will investigate reported incidents of workplace and student policy violations, including alleged sexual harassment and sexual misconduct on college and university campuses.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients on various employment law matters.
• Conduct research, draft legal memoranda, and prepare briefs and pleadings for litigation cases.
• Draft and review employment policies and agreements.
• Investigate reported incidents of workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and misconduct on college campuses.
• Prepare responses to administrative charges and represent clients in administrative proceedings.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop effective strategies for resolving employment disputes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Minnesota Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.
• 5+ years of experience in employment law, including advising and litigation roles.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Minnesota Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Brief writing and pleadings preparation.
• Policy drafting.
• Investigation of misconduct complaints.
• Client advising and representation.
• Compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborative teamwork.

This is a full-service, established law firm with regional, national and international clients. Their practice area includes litigation, real estate, employment, finance and mergers & acquisitions, and government lobbying. This firm comprises lawyers with absolutely stellar academic credentials from top national law schools. The associates at the firm seem very happy. It has formal mentoring program for young lawyers, and associates are encouraged to be involved within the community. The quality of the work expected and produced at the firm is tops, and everyone works hard but the firm realizes that lawyers have a life outside of work. Compensation is very competitive.