Labor & Employment Partner

Lewis Brisbois•Denver, CO

1d•$220,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in the Denver, Colorado office. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training across numerous jurisdictions. The position offers an opportunity to take a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law, with extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The attorney will handle employment litigation matters, including drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Candidates with substantive litigation experience in another area and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in Colorado.
Eight to fifteen years of experience in employment law matters.
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.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are relevant for attorneys developing employment-law experience.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation experience on the management side.
Employment counseling experience.
In-house employment law experience.
Employment-law experience; the firm is also interested in talented attorneys with excellent skills in another litigation arena and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law.

Responsibilities

Handle employment litigation matters.
Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
Draft and argue motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Provide employment counseling and legal services to clients.
Communicate extensively with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Work independently and as part of a team.