Labor & Employment Associate – Multiple Offices

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

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP seeks a Labor & Employment Associate for multiple offices, including Denver. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of relevant experience and must be licensed to practice in the office state (and California).

The role involves defending single-plaintiff discrimination/harassment cases, managing wage-and-hour matters, drafting pleadings and motions, and conducting depositions. The firm expects in-office presence about three days per week and offers a collaborative

Qualifications

• JD required; licensed to practice law in the state where the office resides (in addition to California).
• Four to six years of relevant labor & employment experience.
• Experience defending single plaintiff discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour matters.
• Experience with managing PAGA matters.
• Experience with class and representative actions preferred.
• Ability to manage day-to-day case responsibilities independently while collaborating with partners, associates, and clients.
• Strong research and writing skills; solid academic record.
• Experience drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery; drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions (plaintiff and corporate witnesses).
• Experience managing matters through all litigation phases; counsel on federal/state employment laws is preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus; firm expects in-office presence about three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Defend against single-plaintiff matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-hour claims.
• Manage matters through all phases of litigation from discovery to trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, responses, and discovery; draft and argue motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions; counsel clients on employment law compliance.
• Collaborate with partners and clients while independently handling day-to-day case work.

Skills

Discrimination & harassment defense

Wage & hour experience

PAGA matters

Case management

Legal research & writing

Pleadings & discovery

Motions & dispositive practice

Depositions (plaintiff/corporate)

Litigation lifecycle

Employment counseling

Trial readiness

Office presence 3 days/wk

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate – Multiple Offices

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.

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

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 with managing 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation& Benefits (foxrothschild.com) .

DISCLAIMER

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] .