Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
• Advises, counsels, and trains employers on various employment and labor law issues
• Represents employers in court and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
• Class Action experience preferred but not required

  Skills and Educational Requirements

  • JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 10+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity
  • Current CO Bar admission in good standing
  • Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback)
  • In-depth understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
  • Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork

    Pay

    This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
    • Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
    • Employee assistance program and other firm benefits