Associate Labor and Employment Attorney

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Salary : $165,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us :

Our client is a midsized firm of more that 50 attorneys, committed to serving their Nebraska clients. With expertise in all types of litigation, IP, labor and employment, business law, and more, they remain a constant and reputable fixture in the Omaha legal community.

Why join us?

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Health, Dental, & Vision

Generous contributions to participant HSA’s & HRA’s

Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental Leave with a Ramp Up / Ramp Down period

Professional Liability Insurance

Expense Reimbursement for Association Dues, CLE, Marketing & Business Development

Attorney Mentoring Program

Practice Area Training and Development

Free Covered Parking

Job Details

We are looking to hire an accomplished labor and employment attorney with ten years of relevant experience.

Your Role

• Legal Defense : Defend and litigate lawsuits in federal and state courts involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges or citations, including jury trials;
• Regulatory Guidance : Provide advice and counsel to public and private employers on a wide range of state and federal labor and employment laws and regulations;
• Document Compliance : Draft and revise legally compliant policies, handbooks, employment contracts, separation agreements and other employment-related documents;
• Investigations and Risk Management : Conduct or assist clients with internal investigations or audits and provide proactive risk management solutions;
• Safety Compliance : Advise clients on best practices for compliance with occupational health and safety laws, provide proactive advice, assist with internal and governmental investigations, and defend safety-related citations and lawsuits;

Labor Relations : Devise lawful strategies and policies for employers who prefer to remain union-free, and

Union Advisory : Advise unionized employers on union-related issues, conduct bargaining negotiations, and defend union grievances and arbitrations.

Your Qualifications & Skills

Experience : Ten years of relevant labor and employment experience

Knowledge : In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal law applicable to employers, including laws related to protected employee conduct, anti-discrimination, anti-retaliation, accommodations, wage and hour, safety, leaves of absences, and reinstatement rights.

Licensed : Be currently licensed or be eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the state of Nebraska

Client-Centric : Targeted focus on client service and responsiveness

Productive : Produce high-quality, efficient work product

Articulate : Communicate complex concepts concisely and effectively

Autonomy : Take ownership of independent work and can handle appropriate cases with minimal oversight

Driven : Show initiative and seek responsibility

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