Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Employment Attorney 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, policy development, conflict resolution, and leave issues.

Duties

• Assist clients with internal investigations of employment complaints and respond to EEOC charges.
• Provide legal counsel on labor matters, including collective bargaining and arbitration proceedings.
• Develop and implement employee handbooks, HR policies, and training materials.
• Advise on termination processes and negotiate executive separation agreements.
• Partner with clients on resolving employee relations issues and workplace investigations.
• Provide guidance on leave and accommodation issues and monitor risk exposure.
• Collaborate with litigation teams in employment-law disputes and mediations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• Minimum 5-7 years of employment-law experience, focusing on EEOC, ADA, and union matters.
• Experience with labor-union or collective-bargaining issues preferred.
• Litigation experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to draft and interpret employment policies and advise on employee-relations processes.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and legal teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

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.