Labor & Employment Associate - Milwaukee or Madison

Foley & Lardner LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks a dynamic 3rd-4th year associate (Class of 2022-2023) to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in Milwaukee or Madison. Qualified candidates will have experience with employment litigation (discrimination and wage/hour), advisory matters, OSHA and traditional labor work, strong writing, motions and pleadings, and related discovery.

JD from an ABA‑approved law school and active Wisconsin Bar membership required.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-approved law school and in good standing in Wisconsin.
• Experience in employment litigation and advisory matters.
• Strong academic record and effective legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Provide counseling on employment compliance and strategic advice.
• Assist in discovery, motions and pleadings; support related tasks.

Skills

Employment litigation

Advice & counseling

OSHA experience

Labor matters

Discovery & motions

Pleadings & filings

Restrictive covenants

Due diligence

Client relationships

Business development

Education

J.D.

Wisconsin Bar in good standing

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated 3rd-4th year associate (Class of 2022-2023) to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in our Milwaukee or Madison office.

Qualified candidates will have experience with employment litigation (including discrimination and wage and hour litigation), advice and counseling, OSHA, traditional labor matters, and other day to day employment matters. Strong legal writing skills and experience with discovery, motion practice, and researching and drafting pleadings, motions and other court filings required. Experience with restrictive covenants, including expedited relief and related litigation, and discovery and trial preparation in both state and federal courts and participation in settlement conferences and negotiations preferred. Experience with deal due diligence experience is also preferred.

We are seeking a team-oriented associate with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic who has demonstrated client relationship and business development skills and an ability to thrive in busy, collegial environments. Top academics and experience required. The candidate will have the opportunity to work within a collegial practice group and support that group across offices nationwide.

To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Wisconsin Bar.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is $260,000-$310,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents.

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.