Labor, Employment, and Higher Education Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Labor, Employment, and Higher Education Counsel for its Minneapolis, MN office. The role involves advising business clients on employment matters and representing them in litigation. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in employment law, both in advisory and litigation capacities.

Duties

• Provide legal advice on employment matters to business clients.
• Represent clients in employment litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs.
• Prepare pleadings and manage depositions.
• Participate in court hearings and draft policies.
• Investigate complaints and advise clients accordingly.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in employment law.
• Active Minnesota law license in good standing.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Desire to appear in court with confident oral communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective client service skills.
• Collaborative work style.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off, including PTO and parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.

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.