Description:
Job Summary:The Labor and Employment Associate Attorney provides legal counsel on employment law matters through statutory research, clear legal writing, and thoughtful client communication. This role helps clients understand workplace-related legal issues and make informed decisions. The attorney represents management in labor negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and employment litigation before the EEOC, the Public Employment Relations Commission, and the Office of Administrative Law. The role may also involve representing management in tenure proceedings before arbitrators for public school districts. This position is suited to an attorney with 1–5 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
- Research statutes, regulations, and relevant labor and employment law.
- Draft accurate legal documents, written analyses, and other case materials.
- Communicate with clients about legal matters and questions.
- Provide counsel on employment law issues and help clients understand available options.
- Represent management in labor negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and employment litigation.
- Apply sound legal judgment to client matters and maintain discretion and attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- 1–5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong legal research and statutory interpretation skills.
- Excellent legal writing and editing abilities.
- Clear, professional client communication skills.
- Knowledge of labor and employment law principles.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
