Description:
Responsibilities and practice:A Worlds Largest Law Firm is seeking a mid-level associate with excellent academic credentials and 3-5 years of employment practice experience to work in our Honolulu office. In addition to having a strong knowledge of employment law, the ideal candidate will have experience handling and managing employment litigation matters and providing employment advice and counsel. The candidate hired for this position will work with partners and directly with clients and will be a key member of the team. Expected responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Handling and managing employment litigation matters and administrative charges
- Taking and defending depositions in employment-litigation matters, managing written-discovery phrases of litigation matters, and preparing dispositive motions
- Assisting in providing day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients
- Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements and other employment documents
- Working with the team to provide guidance to clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation
- Performing a key role in formulating legal strategy on litigation matters
- Supporting the team by performing work on other matters as needed
Employment & Labor lawyers are known for their creative, business-savvy counseling skills and their results-driven, highly successful practice. A Worlds Largest Law Firm represents local and multinational businesses with respect to the full range of workforce-related issues and matters. This is a great opportunity to grow trial experience skills and work with collaborative lawyers who are passionate about their work.
Position Requirements:
Personal skills/attributes:
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to effectively communicate practical ideas and solutions through concise written work product and direct client engagement
- Has strong problem-solving skills and uses research, legal knowledge and expertise to tackle complex problems
- Is organized, efficient, and able to prioritize, delegate, and manage complex and detail-oriented assignments
- Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
Technical skills:
- 3-5 years of employment litigation and counseling experience is required
- Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
- Trial experience at any level is a plus
- Possesses strong writing and analytical skills
Other Requirements:
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai`i and be in good standing
- Knowledge of or connection with the Hawai`i community is a plus