Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Employment Lawyer to join our legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert legal guidance on employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering positive employer-employee relationships. Your energetic approach will help navigate complex legal issues, advocate for fair practices, and support our organization's commitment to a respectful and lawful workplace environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your extensive legal expertise across a broad spectrum of employment law topics, including negotiation, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

Duties

Advise management on employment law issues such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and workplace policies. Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete clauses, and settlement documents. Conduct thorough legal research using tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw to stay current on evolving employment laws and regulations. Represent the organization in employment-related litigation or administrative proceedings, including hearings before labor boards or courts. Develop and implement policies that align with legal standards while promoting a positive workplace culture. Assist with investigations into employee complaints or disputes, providing clear guidance on resolution strategies. Provide training sessions for managers and HR personnel on legal compliance topics such as workers' compensation law, family leave regulations, and landord-tenant law as applicable. Maintain meticulous records of all legal activities, correspondence, and case files to ensure compliance and readiness for audits or reviews. Collaborate with external counsel when specialized expertise in areas like environmental law or tribal law is required for complex cases or projects.

Experience

Proven experience practicing employment law within a fast-paced law office environment or corporate legal department. Demonstrated expertise in handling litigation cases related to personal injury law, securities law, or workers' compensation law is highly valued. Strong research skills utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw to analyze statutes, case law, and legal precedents efficiently. Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear legal documents and persuasive arguments under tight deadlines. Familiarity with a wide range of legal areas including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, family law, patent law, tribal law & regulations is advantageous. Experience conducting negotiations that lead to favorable outcomes for clients or organizations while maintaining professional integrity. Legal administrative experience managing case files, court filings, and client communications with precision and confidentiality. Join us to make a meaningful impact by ensuring our organization remains compliant with all relevant employment laws while fostering an inclusive and fair workplace environment!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 - $1,000,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road