Labor and Employment Associate - Nashville

BUCHALTER•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a junior to mid-level associate (approx. 2-5 years) to join our Labor and Employment Practice Group in our Nashville office. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, and has experience counseling clients on complex employment law issues. The candidate must be currently licensed to practice law in Tennessee. Labor and Employment associates advise employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including employment policies, wage and hour compliance, discrimination claims, leave laws, employee relations, and workplace investigations. Associates typically manage all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. This role also involves drafting and reviewing employment agreements, employee handbooks, and workplace policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The Labor and Employment group has a strong team-based approach to clients and cases so teamwork and collaboration skills are a must. A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.

Requirements

Approximately 2-5 years of experience.
Strong communicator with excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience counseling clients on complex employment law issues.
Currently licensed to practice law in Tennessee.
Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Advise employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including employment policies, wage and hour compliance, discrimination claims, leave laws, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
Manage all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
Draft and review employment agreements, employee handbooks, and workplace policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.