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Meagher + Geer, PLLP · 2 hours ago

Associate Attorney

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Meagher + Geer, PLLP is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Advising and Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of employment law experience to join their dynamic legal team. This role involves counseling employers on workplace legal issues and litigating employment claims, offering a balanced opportunity in both advisory and defense litigation capacities.

Consulting

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

Qualification

Employment law experienceJuris Doctor (J.D.)Active bar membershipLegal counselingAnalytical abilitiesCollaboration with HRCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills