Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for its St. Louis, MO office. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience handling a wide range of employment issues, including workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes. The role requires strong litigation skills, including research, drafting memoranda, pleadings, discovery, and motions.

Duties

• Handle workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases.
• Manage wrongful termination and wage and hour disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Address traditional labor issues and collective bargaining disputes.
• Draft workplace policies and conduct employee training sessions.
• Counsel employers on day-to-day employment issues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Missouri bar.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding judgment and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Admission to other state bars is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Missouri bar.

Skills

• Excellent writing, communication, and legal research skills.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.

This firm has the reputation as a top choice of clients who have the most difficult, challenging, must-win litigation. No one is hired or retained unless he or she is expected to become a partner. The low partner to associate ratio allows associates to take on substantial responsibilities right away, to work with partners directly and informally, and to enjoy client contact at an early stage. This firms general business practice includes all areas of trial and appellate work in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as matters involving corporate transactions, employee benefits, environmental, labor and employment, real estate and trusts and estates matters. The firm's clients conduct their business throughout the Midwest, the rest of the country, and throughout the world.