Employment and Labor Law Attorney

Fargo office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an employment and labor law attorney with 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate must have experience and expertise in employment and labor law including litigation, transactional, and advice, and counsel work. Should have a strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour laws, discrimination laws, and practice before state and federal courts and agencies. Must have experience representing employers in matters such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, statutory leaves, disability accommodations, wrongful termination, workplace performance and discipline, wage and hour matters, reductions in force, and other employment and labor issues. Experience counseling employers, and drafting, employee handbooks, employment agreements and contracts, termination/severance agreements, and employee policies is desired. MSBA Certification as a Labor and Employment Law specialist, or the willingness to obtain within 12 months, is preferred.

This North Dakota-based firm was founded more than 130 years ago. Its main area of specialization is business law. The firm employs thirty-eight practiced attorneys and a competent support staff. Its practice areas are comprehensive. Some of its practice disciplines include ADR-mediation group, commercial litigation, domestic law, intellectual property and tort-insurance litigation.