Mid-Level Labor and Employment Associate

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Louisville, Kentucky, seeks a mid-level labor and employment associate with meaningful experience. The role involves defending litigation and advising employers on compliance with state and federal laws, including FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage-hour issues.

Ideal candidates have strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, a license to practice in Kentucky, and willingness to sit for the bar if not yet admitted.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky law license or eligibility.
• Mid-level labor and employment experience.
• Experience handling FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wage-hour matters.

Responsibilities

• Defend litigation and advise employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Handle FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage-hour matters; prepare cases for trial.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition

Motion practice

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Client contact

Education

Kentucky bar license or eligibility

Job description

Mid-Level Labor and Employment Associate

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com .

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity available for a mid-level labor and employment associate in our Louisville, Kentucky office. Candidates must have meaningful experience. Responsibilities include litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws and working on FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and violation of wage and hour law matters. Experience taking depositions, arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial is preferred. Qualified candidates can look forward to a practice that will include significant client contact and handling all aspects of complex employment cases for regional and national clients of all sizes.

All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. A license to practice in Kentucky is required. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered.

Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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