Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its team in Minneapolis, MN. The successful candidate will engage in defending and litigating a variety of employment-related claims and provide counsel on labor and employment laws.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration.
• Provide advice and counsel on labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, with a preference for an employment law background.
• Active MN bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency procedures.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active MN bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.