Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor & Employment Associate in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience handling a variety of employment issues, including workplace discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. Litigation experience is essential, with skills in drafting memoranda, pleadings, and motions.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado bar and in good standing.
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Admission to other state bars, particularly California, is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Colorado bar.

Skills

• Excellent writing and legal research skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding judgment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Parental Leave
• Group Life and Disability

Formed almost six decades ago, this reputed law firm is headquartered in Colorado. It employs a sizable team of highly competent attorneys and handles complex issues related to twelve areas of practice, including business law, finance law, corporate law, employment law, litigation-appeals, and water law. The firm is a member of Meritas.