Employment Defense Attorney

Australia-Employment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation + bonus

Unlimited PTO

Excellent benefits

Equity

Profit sharing

401k

Job summary

Jobot, a national employment law firm with multiple locations, seeks an experienced Employment Defense Attorney in Denver, CO. The role focuses on defending employment litigation, from pleadings to discovery and mediation, while drafting and revising employee handbooks. The ideal candidate has JD, Colorado Bar admission, and 3+ years in employment law.

The position offers competitive compensation ($200k-$230k/year), bonus potential, unlimited PTO, and strong benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in employment law, with a focus on employment litigation.
• Experience in drafting and revising handbooks.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex disputes in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and tasks simultaneously.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of employment litigation from initial response to pleadings through discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks and related policies.
• Interact with clients and manage multiple matters with competing deadlines.
• Research and apply federal, state, and local employment laws to cases.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop litigation strategy and discovery plans.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Employment Defense Attorney

$200000 - $230000 per year | Denver, CO | On-Site | Permanent

Lead challenging employment litigation matters in a supportive L&E practice with competitive comp + bonus, unlimited PTO, & excellent benefits!

A bit about us:

We're a national employment law firm with over 28 locations across the US. Our attorneys practice before state and federal courts and administrative agencies and we are looking for an experienced L&E Litigation Associate to join our team.

This position provides an opportunity to work on high-profile cases and interact with top-tier clients, offering a platform for professional growth and advancement.

Why join us?

• Excellent Benefits
• Equity
• Profit Sharing
• 401k
• Competitive Compensation + Bonus
• Unlimited PTO

Job Details

As a Employment Defense Attorney, you will be joining a dynamic legal team in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an opportunity to work on a broad range of labor and employment matters and provides an excellent platform to further develop your skills and experience in employment litigation. Your role will involve handling all aspects of employment litigation, from the initial response to pleadings through to managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. You will also be responsible for drafting and revising handbooks.

Qualifications:

1. 1. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
2. 2. Admission to the Colorado Bar.
3. 3. A minimum of 3 years of experience in employment law, with a focus on employment litigation.
4. 5. Experience in drafting and revising handbooks.
5. 6. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
6. 7. Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
7. 8. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve complex disputes in a cost-effective manner.
8. 9. Ability to manage multiple projects, activities, and tasks simultaneously.
9. 10. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
10. 11. Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.