Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Lockaby PLLC serves as trusted counsel for individuals and small- and mid-sized businesses across Kentucky and beyond, advising on labor-and-employment, corporate, M&A, and litigation matters.

The Firm is looking to add an associate attorney to its Labor & Employment practice group.

While the qualifications listed below are general guidelines for the ideal candidate, they are not set in stone. The Firm is in search of a bright, dedicated, and highly-motivated attorney who is up for the challenge of working with us to achieve our goal of becoming the preeminent, most trusted legal counsel for small- and mid-sized businesses in Kentucky.

• Defend discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage‑and‑hour claims in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including setting case strategy; taking depositions; preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents to be filed with the court; and preparing for trial.
• Advise business owners, HR personnel, and management on a wide variety of personnel issues that arise during the employment lifespan, including issues relating to recruiting and hiring, disciplinary action, leaves of absence, internal investigations, and termination/separation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate (for employees and employers) all variety of employment-related contracts, including employment agreements, contractor agreements, severance and separation agreements, and non‑compete agreements and other restrictive covenants.
• Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered).
• Preferred candidates have a minimum of 2+ years of experience practicing labor‑and‑employment law.
• Litigation and dispute resolution experience in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, the DOL, and the EEOC.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent judgment and discretion, including under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit‑sharing and safe‑harbor (matching) contributions.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Cell phone and health insurance stipend.

• Please send your cover letter and resume to Matthew Lockaby, Managing Partner.