Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Well-being & EAP

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Labor and Employment Associate in Louisville, KY to handle employer representation in courts and agencies, advise on employment concerns, and manage wage/hour and non-compete matters. The role involves traditional labor and OSHA-related issues and requires Kentucky licensure and a JD.

Collaboration across teams is essential. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of employment litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent research and writing

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, and employment agreements.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Kentucky licensure.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal courts and before agencies.
• Advise in-house legal counsel and HR professionals on employment matters.
• Handle wage/hour compliance and defense, and manage non-compete agreements.
• Engage in traditional labor and OSHA-related matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Legal research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for its Louisville, Kentucky office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services.

Duties

• Represent employers in state and federal courts and before agencies.
• Advise in-house legal counsel and HR professionals on employment matters.
• Handle wage/hour compliance and defense, and manage non-compete agreements.
• Engage in traditional labor and OSHA-related matters.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, and employment agreements.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Kentucky licensure.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Kentucky.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Parental leave and vacation time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Well-being and EAP support.