Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.C. in Denver seeks an employment law attorney to advise on state and federal issues, draft or review employment-related documents, and assist HR and related functions for a diverse client base.

The role covers litigation across discovery, motions, and trial, with ongoing monitoring of legislation and enforcement; you will collaborate with attorneys and paralegals while maintaining organized client files in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an attorney in employment law.
• Experience with client/employer advice a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to advocate for diverse clients.
• Willing to collaborate and support a growing department in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to solve problems, resolve issues, and meet deadlines under time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on state and federal matters and prepare or review employment-related documents.
• Support clients in HR, DEI, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and related concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motions, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and enforcement; provide proactive strategic advice.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills

Employment law

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration

Time management

Deadline-driven

Independent work

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide employment law advice on matters arising under state and federal law, and preparation or review of employment-related documents.
• Support clients in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Recruiting, Talent, HR Compliance, and a broad range of employment concerns.
• Execute all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement relating to the above substantive legal areas and provide proactive, strategic advice to clients.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 2+ years of job experience as an attorney working in employment law.
• Experience with client/employer advice and counseling a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate, and support the growing department in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.