Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

A national law firm in Albuquerque, NM is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of experience in employment law, with required expertise in employment litigation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and managing client interactions. The firm offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match. This role is ideal for proactive attorneys eager to advance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in employment law matters.
• Prior employment litigation experience required.
• Experience in drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience preferred.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services within the Labor & Employment Practice.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage client relations and communications with agencies.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Education

Admitted to practice in New Mexico

Job description

The Albuquerque, NM office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New Mexico and have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.