Labor and Employment Attorney

A law firm in St. Louis is seeking a Labor and Employment Attorney with 5+ years of prior experience in employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have an excellent academic record, with a ranking in the top 1/3 of the graduating class preferred.

Duties:

• Handle a variety of labor and employment law matters, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies, including the EEOC and NLRB.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on employment-related issues, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, and employee relations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on labor and employment law issues.
• Prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and settlement discussions.
• Keep abreast of developments in labor and employment law and advise clients accordingly.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of prior experience in employment litigation.
• Excellent academic record, with a ranking in the top 1/3 of the graduating class preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Missouri State Bar (required).

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Commitment to client service and teamwork.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary.
• Merit and client origination bonus opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.

This firm's practice groups include antitrust; bankruptcy and creditors' rights; corporate; environmental, chemical, and toxic tort; estate planning and probate; government affairs and administrative law; health care; intellectual property; labor and employment; litigation; media and communications; municipal law, zoning, and finance; pension and employee benefits; real estate; tax; and technology, computers, and electronic commerce.