Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment

Minnesota Lavender Bar Association; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid Working Policy

401(k) Employer Match and Profit Share

Job summary

Nilan Johnson Lewis seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of Labor & Employment experience to support litigation, class action defense, restrictive covenant/trade secret litigation, and advisory practices.

The firm emphasizes a professional atmosphere with a culture of excellence, client service, and teamwork, and offers a hybrid working policy among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in Minnesota (or eligible for admission by practice in Minnesota).
• 2-4 years labor and employment advisory and/or litigation experience required.
• Exceptional research and writing abilities and analytical skills required.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills and experience with, or readiness for, direct client contact.
• Experience defending class action or other complex litigation matters is a plus, as is admission to practice in California or interest in seeking such admission.

Skills

Research and writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Job description

Nilan Johnson Lewis is a women-owned law firm with an innovative, team-based approach to the practice of law. We seek people who are dedicated to building the strongest possible law firm through deep and unique partnerships with clients. If you desire a professional atmosphere with a culture that emphasizes excellence, superior client service, long‑term investment in client relationships, and teamwork, our firm is for you.

We seek an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience to support our Labor & Employment group’s litigation, class action defense, restrictive covenant/trade secret litigation, and advisory practices.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in Minnesota (or eligible for admission by practice in Minnesota).
• 2-4 years labor and employment advisory and/or litigation experience required.
• Exceptional research and writing abilities and analytical skills required.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills and experience with, or readiness for, direct client contact.
• Experience defending class action or other complex litigation matters is a plus, as is admission to practice in California or interest in seeking such admission.

Compensation

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

The salary range for this position is: $195,000 – $200,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for this position based on an 1800 Billable Expectation. Associates (with input from practice group leadership and the Board) will set a Billable Expectation between 1600-1800 billable hours annually. A Billable Expectation less than 1800 hours results in a pro‑rated salary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Hybrid Working Policy
• 401(k) Employer Match and Profit Sharing

Nilan Johnson Lewis is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.