Senior Labor & Employment Services Attorney

About the role

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking Labor and Employment Services Attorneys to provide nationwide employment law and litigation services to a top client. This role supports a broad range of employment law matters, litigation, and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advises and counsels on employment law topics, including wage and hour, privacy, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, AI in employment, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, workplace restructuring, policy drafting, employment agreements, labor, DEI, OFCCP, and immigration/work visas for senior leaders.
• Drafts and responds to attorney demand letters, administrative agency charges, wage complaints, non-compete/non-solicit letters, and litigation matters (single plaintiff, class/PAGA actions).
• Represents clients in litigation and agency charges, including co-defendant scenarios, ensuring conflict-of-interest protocols are followed.
• Supports litigation hold processes, audits, government investigations, subpoenas, garnishments, and employment-related audits.
• Utilizes generative and agentic AI tools to improve efficiency and enhance client service, including legal research, drafting, and litigation strategy.
• Maintains knowledge management and process management practices to ensure timely sharing and contextualization of critical legal knowledge.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Experience in employment law, including litigation, agency charges, and counseling.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads and resolve matters efficiently (most cases settle or are dismissed).
• Strong knowledge management and process management skills.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with EEO laws.
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.