Labor & Employment Partner

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

The Denver, CO office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP seeks an experienced attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate is admitted to Colorado with 8–15 years in employment law, includes litigation and counseling experience, and will handle discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions while advising clients with a high level of professionalism.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong writing, analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of employment law experience required.
• Admitted to practice in Colorado.
• Experience in employment litigation is required, preferably on the management side.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions; take and defend depositions.
• Provide counseling and strategic guidance to clients; interact with agencies and opposing counsel.

Skills

Employment law

Discovery drafting

Motions drafting

Depositions

Strong writing

Education

Colorado Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Overview

The Denver, CO 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 Colorado and have at least eight (8) to fifteen (15) 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, 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

Minimum Salary

USD $220,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $275,000.00/Yr.