Labor & Employment Partner

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Outstanding benefits

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to help grow our expanding North Carolina offices. The candidate must be a senior level attorney with a minimum of seven years of employment litigation and counseling experience and a portable $400k book.

The position is located in any of our North Carolina offices. A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Minimum seven years of labor & employment experience.
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills as the position evolves.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral & written communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to help grow our expanding North Carolina offices. The candidate must be a senior level attorney with a minimum of seven (7) years of employment litigation and counseling experience. A book of a minimum of $400k in portable L&E business is required.

• This position is located in any of our North Carolina offices
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• A minimum of seven years’ labor & employment experience
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning & Growth

Total Compensation

Planning for the Future

Culture & Workplace

Learning & Growth

We are committed to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive both personally and professionally. It's why we invest in and provide the following resources and guidance to help you grow your career with confidence.

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement

Michael Best & Friedrich LLPandMichael Best Strategies LLC,(collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status,sex(including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.