Employment Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with at least three years of employment law experience to join their Phoenix, AZ office. The ideal candidate will possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills, and demonstrate a commitment to client service.

Duties

• Conduct employment litigation, including wage and hour, employment discrimination, and non-competition cases.
• Lead responses to EEOC and state/local agency charges.
• Draft and review employment policies and agreements, such as separation and executive employment agreements.
• Perform employment due diligence and support M&A transactions.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of employment law experience.
• Ability to manage sophisticated work at a national level.
• Active Arizona license or eligibility for admission to the Arizona bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Arizona State Bar.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of maturity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage a challenging workload.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.