Labor & Employment Associate — Entry-Level to Impact (KY)

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Lexington, KY seeks a labor and employment associate. Experience is not required; Kentucky bar admission or eligibility to sit for the bar is needed.

The role includes litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and wage matters. Qualified candidates will have a strong academic record and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Kentucky Bar
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Strong written and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation defense for employment matters
• Advise employers on compliance with state and federal laws (FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wage laws)
• Manage complex employment matters for regional and national clients

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Kentucky bar admission

Job description

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Lexington, KY seeks a labor and employment associate. Experience is not required; Kentucky bar admission or eligibility to sit for the bar is needed.

The role includes litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and wage matters. Qualified candidates will have a strong academic record and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.