Employment Law Attorney

Law Firms; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in Denver, CO is seeking an Employment Law Attorney to join its growing practice. You will advise employers on a broad range of workplace matters and handle employment-related litigation.

This role offers exposure to startups through Fortune 100 clients, with strategic business-minded legal counsel and opportunities to work on complex disputes.

Salary ranges from $140,000 to $170,000 annually, with benefits and eligibility per firm policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in labor and employment matters, including counseling and/or litigation.
• Active license to practice law and good standing in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including hiring practices, employee agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.
• Handle employment-related litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
• Counsel employers on disciplinary actions, termination policies, disability accommodations, and leave-related matters.
• Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings, as well as arbitration and mediation.

Skills

Employment counseling

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established Denver-based law firm is seeking an Employment Law Attorney to join its growing practice. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse range of business clients, advising employers on complex workplace matters while also handling employment-related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including hiring practices, employee agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks.
• Handle employment-related litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour disputes.
• Counsel employers on disciplinary actions, termination policies, disability accommodations, and leave-related matters.
• Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings, as well as arbitration and mediation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and in good standing with the Colorado State Bar.
• Experience handling labor and employment law matters, including employment counseling and/or litigation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work with a diverse client base, from emerging startups to Fortune 100 organizations.
• Exposure to a broad range of employment counseling and litigation matters.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment disputes and provide strategic business-focused legal advice.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 - $170,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: