Labor & Employment Associate

Fox Rothschild LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP invites applications for a Labor & Employment Associate to join our team across multiple offices, including Denver, CO. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of relevant experience and JD licensure in the relevant jurisdictions.

The firm notes that it is not accepting resumes from search firms at this time. The position requires strong research, writing, and litigation skills, with extensive experience in defending against discrimination and wage-hour claims, as well as deposition

Qualifications

• JD required and must be licensed to practice law in the office state where the role is located.
• Experience defending single plaintiff matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour and reasonable accommodation.
• Experience managing PAGA matters and class/representative actions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour matters.
• Manage PAGA matters and class/representative actions.
• Independently handle day-to-day case work while collaborating with partners and clients.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and motions.

Skills

Discrimination defense

Harassment defense

Wage and hour

PAGA experience

Motion practice

Depositions

Litigation management

Employment counseling

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate – Multiple Offices

Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Seattle, WA

Description:Fox Rothschild has an opening in multiple offices for an Associate in our Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of relevant experience. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications:Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the state where the office resides in addition to the State of California.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience in defending against single plaintiff litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and reasonable accommodation.
• Experience withmanaging PAGA matters.
• Experience with managing class and representatives’ actions preferred.
• Ability to manage day-to-day case responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with partners, associates, and clients.
• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions including dispositive and discovery motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions, including plaintiff depositions and corporate witness depositions.
• Experience managing matters through all phases of litigation, including fact discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Experience providing employment counseling on federal and state employment laws and regulations is preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.
• The firm’s general expectation is that attorneys work in the office an average of three days a week.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
• The salary ranges for this position apply to Colorado, Minnesota, and Washington. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $220,000 - $240,000 in Colorado, Minnesota, and Washington.

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail] .