Employment Law Associate Attorney

Job Title: Employment Law Associate Attorney

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Overview:
A law firm in Salt Lake City, UT, is looking for an experienced and dedicated Employment Law Associate Attorney to join its team. This role involves handling employment and labor law litigation matters and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment law and will be ready to take on diverse legal challenges with minimal supervision.

Duties:

• Represent clients in employment and labor law-related litigation, including disputes over employee rights, discrimination, and workplace policies.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Provide counsel on employment law matters, including compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Advise clients on risk management and strategies for preventing employment-related issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to prepare for hearings, trials, and negotiations.
• Manage a caseload of employment-related matters, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments and changes in employment law to provide clients with accurate and up-to-date advice.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in employment and labor law, including litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High ethical standards and a strong commitment to client service.
• Ability to handle a variety of cases and meet deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Utah State Bar, or the ability to obtain membership in the Utah Bar upon hire.

Skills:

• Litigation experience in employment law.
• Familiarity with federal and state labor laws.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to advise clients on a range of employment law matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Location:

• Salt Lake City, UT

This is one of Utah's largest firms and provides its clients with a full range of legal services both in the United States and internationally.