Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Minneapolis is seeking a dedicated Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The role involves performing legal research, drafting legal memos and pleadings, attending court hearings, handling discovery-related activities, drafting position statements and dispositive motions, and counseling clients on employment-law-related matters. The ideal candidate will have a passion for employment law, litigation experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with sophisticated business clients.

Duties:

• Perform legal research on employment-law-related matters.
• Draft legal memos and pleadings.
• Attend court hearings and handle discovery-related activities.
• Conduct investigations related to employment litigation.
• Draft position statements and dispositive motions.
• Counsel clients on employment-law-related matters.
• Maintain extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in employment litigation, other litigation, or a judicial clerkship is strongly preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Minnesota.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills:

• Passion for employment law.
• Litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business clients.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and/or health care expenses.
• Teladoc for 24/7 access to a doctor.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.