Associate - Litigation Attorney

Position: Associate - Employment Litigation Attorney
We are seeking a
* Mid-Level Employment Advising and Litigation Associate
* with
* 3–6 years of employment law experience
* to join our dynamic legal team. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney who enjoys counseling employers on a wide range of workplace legal issues and litigating employment claims. The position offers a balanced opportunity to work in both an
* advisory* and
* defense litigation
* capacity, supporting a diverse client base that may include public and private employers across various industries.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

* Key Responsibilities
*
* * Legal Counseling:
* Advise HR professionals and management teams on legal risks related to hiring, discipline, employee leave, terminations, workplace investigations, and performance management.

* * Policy Development:
* Draft, review, and update employment policies, employee handbooks, and SOPs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

* * Compliance Guidance:
* Provide strategic advice to clients on legal compliance, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other relevant employment laws.

* * Transactional Support:
* Counsel clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.

* * Litigation Defense:
* Represent employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour violations. Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and participate in litigation strategy for matters pending before federal, state, and local agencies and in state and federal court.

* Required Qualifications
* * Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

* Active bar membership in Minnesota

* 3–6 years of experience practicing employment law, with a demonstrated focus in counseling and/or litigation

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

* High attention to detail and organizational skills

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

* Experience collaborating with HR professionals and business leaders is highly desirable

* Compensation & Benefits
* * Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

* Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k), Life & AD&D insurance, Professional development, and remote work flexibility. xrlwcon

* How to Apply

* Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and two writing samples to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ - $ per year

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Professional development assistance

* Referral program

* Retirement plan

* Vision insurance

Experience:

* Employment law: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

* MN law license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

* Minneapolis, MN 55402 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55402