Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice in Colorado.
  • 2-7 years of employment litigation experience, preferably on the management side.
  • Experience handling claims related to discrimination, harassment, and wage & hour violations.
  • Proven ability to draft legal documents and respond to discovery requests.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and counseling on labor and employment issues.
  • Draft and argue motions related to employment litigation.
  • Manage and take depositions in labor law cases.
  • Interact extensively with clients and governmental agencies.
  • Handle various aspects of litigation from pleadings to resolution.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Denver, CO office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an associate attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Colorado and have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of employment litigation experience (preferably on the management side) handling claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage & hour violations. Advice and counseling experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.

Please note that the final compensation amount will be dependent on the candidate's applicable experience and skillset.

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Minimum Salary

USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $210,000.00/Yr.

About Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a national law firm with over 50 offices across the United States. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, construction, insurance, and transportation. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is committed to providing high-quality legal services to its clients and has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the country by various legal publications. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in their respective practice areas and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1979

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