Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Employment Attorney to join their legal team in Sioux City, Iowa. This role involves advising and representing clients on a wide range of employment and labor matters, including discrimination, compliance, union relations, and employee policy development.

Duties

• Assist clients with internal investigations of employment complaints and respond to EEOC charges.
• Provide legal counsel on labor matters, including collective bargaining and grievance proceedings.
• Develop and implement employee handbooks, HR policies, and training materials.
• Advise on termination processes and executive separations.
• Draft and negotiate executive separation packages and exit agreements.
• Partner with clients on resolving employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance on leave and accommodation issues under ADA and FMLA.
• Collaborate with litigation teams in employment-law disputes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• Minimum 5-7 years of employment-law experience.
• Experience with EEOC, ADA, and union matters preferred.
• Litigation experience is a plus.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law.

Skills

• Ability to draft and interpret employment policies and agreements.
• Strong advisory skills on employee-relations processes.

Benefits

As a full service law firm, they bring their combined experience to bear on various legal issues. Their areas of practice include agricultural law, construction law, real estate, banking law, health law, bankruptcy, mergers, business, divorce and family law, and wills and trusts. Their offices are located in Iowa and South Dakota.