Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Denver, CO

23h•$160,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation. 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.

Requirements

Admitted to practice in Colorado.
At least two (2) to seven (7) years of employment litigation experience (preferably on the management side).
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Advice and counseling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handling claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage & hour violations.
Providing legal service within a sophisticated practice.
Assuming a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law.
Extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.
Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
Drafting and arguing motions.
Taking and defending depositions.