Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Denver, CO

Law Firm

Denver, CO

Employment Law - General Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Denver, CO

Attorney

3-4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Labor & Employment / Litigation Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The Labor & Employment/Litigation Associate will be responsible for handling employment matters, including but not limited to Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and state counterpart advice, counsel, and litigation. The candidate will be expected to manage cases in Federal Court, State Court, and before the EEOC and other federal and state agencies. Responsibilities include engaging in discovery and motion practice, running day-to-day cases independently with minimal supervision, and demonstrating flexibility and motivation to learn and adapt.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in employment matters, specifically with Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and state counterpart advice and counsel and litigation. Experience in Federal Court, State Court, EEOC, and other federal and state agencies is required. Candidates must be knowledgeable in discovery and motion practice and should be detail-oriented. The ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision is essential. Admission to the Colorado Bar is required, while admission to the California Bar is considered a plus.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information. However, it details various benefits that are effective from the first day of employment, which include heavily subsidized health insurance premiums, firm-paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 to $1,200 annually, 100% firm-paid employee premiums for dental and vision insurance, and tax-advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts. Additional benefits include life insurance, long-term disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with eligibility for discretionary firm matching contributions.

Additional Information:
The associate life at the law firm is described as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and rewarding. Associates have access to interesting work, mentorship from partners, and flexible paths to partnership. Billable hour goals and performance metrics are individualized based on practice group, professional goals, and experience. The firm promotes a culture where associates can work well and play well together, and partners are noted for caring about associates beyond just a work setting, providing opportunities that may not be available at other firms. The firm is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All inquiries are kept confidential.