Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Phoenix, AZ

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in the Phoenix, Arizona office. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training. This role offers attorneys the opportunity to provide legal services within a sophisticated practice and take a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. It involves extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The successful candidate will handle employment matters, including drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. The position may also suit developing attorneys with substantive litigation experience, strong litigation skills, and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in Arizona.
Two to fifteen years of experience in employment law matters, or substantive litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.
Prior employment litigation experience is required; management-side experience is preferred.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive approach and interest in taking on a significant role in labor and employment law.

Nice To Haves

Employment counseling experience.
In-house employment law experience.
Employment litigation experience on the management side.

Responsibilities

Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
Draft and argue motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Provide legal services in labor and employment matters.
Maintain extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.