Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Labor And Employment Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in California employment law. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in California, possess strong writing skills, excellent analytical abilities, and the capability to handle various legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research on labor and employment matters.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings related to employment disputes.
• Take depositions from witnesses and parties involved in cases.
• Serve as second chair in trials, assisting lead attorneys with case strategy and courtroom proceedings.
• Provide legal counsel to clients on employment-related issues.
• Assist with case management, including organizing documents, scheduling, and maintaining case files.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, focusing on California law.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive legal documents.
• Excellent analytical abilities to assess complex legal issues and develop effective strategies.
• Experience conducting depositions and representing clients in administrative hearings.
• Familiarity with trial procedures and the ability to serve as trial's second chair.
• Federal clerkship experience is highly desired.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Dedication to providing high-quality legal representation to clients.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Off-Ramp/On-Ramp program for parental leave.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits include supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.

This is undoubtedly one of the Mountain West's most distinguished law firms. This firm has super legal work, very good compensation and really emphasizes lifestyle for the associates who join the firm. A large law firm, with offices throughout the United States, this firm has established itself as one of the key power players in the Mountain West legal community. A great number of the attorneys who are a part of this firm are in The Best Lawyers in America. This is undoubtedly one of the best firms to work for in the Mountain West region, and we have heard praises of this firm from virtually every associate we have ever spoken with here. This firm practices in virtually all areas of the law and is strong in most. The largest praises we have heard of this firm are in its corporate and litigation departments.