Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment: Investigations & Litigation

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation in Honolulu seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join our Labor & Employment Practice Group. The role blends advocacy and advisory work, with initial mentorship from senior counsel and potential to lead investigations.

Candidates will handle internal investigations, employment litigation, and labor relations matters for Hawaii employers, while upholding the firm’s standards of confidentiality and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• Active Hawaii State Bar Association membership in good standing.
• 2-6 years of legal experience; internal investigations or management-side litigation preferred.
• Exceptional judgment with strict confidentiality and impartial investigations.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal investigations into harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and code of conduct violations for Hawaii's leading employers.
• Conduct impartial interviews with complainants and witnesses; gather and analyze evidence to assess credibility.
• Prepare comprehensive Reports of Investigation with factual findings and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
• Counsel clients on compliance measures and updating employee handbooks to meet Hawaii standards.
• Represent management in State and Federal courts against wrongful termination and Title VII claims.
• Defend clients in HCRC and DLIR proceedings.
• Assist in collective bargaining negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and NLRB/HLRB matters.
• Draft dispositive motions, manage discovery, and conduct/defend depositions in single-plaintiff and class actions.

Skills

Judgment

Confidentiality

Investigation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation in Honolulu seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of experience to join our Labor & Employment Practice Group. The role blends advocacy and advisory work, with initial mentorship from senior counsel and potential to lead investigations.

Candidates will handle internal investigations, employment litigation, and labor relations matters for Hawaii employers, while upholding the firm’s standards of confidentiality and professional integrity.