Lockaby PLLC · 1 day ago
Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLockaby PLLC serves as trusted counsel for individuals and small- and mid-sized businesses across Kentucky and beyond, advising on labor-and-employment, corporate, M&A, and litigation matters. The Firm is looking to add an associate attorney to its Labor & Employment practice group.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Defend discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage-and-hour claims in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including setting case strategy; taking depositions; preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents to be filed with the court; and preparing for trial
Advise business owners, HR personnel, and management on a wide variety of personnel issues that arise during the employment lifespan, including issues relating to recruiting and hiring, disciplinary action, leaves of absence, internal investigations, and termination/separation
Draft, review, and negotiate (for employees and employers) all variety of employment-related contracts, including employment agreements, contractor agreements, severance and separation agreements, and non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants
Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered)
Litigation and dispute resolution experience in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, the DOL, and the EEOC
Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
Excellent judgment and discretion, including under pressure and time constraints
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner to clients and stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Preferred
Preferred candidates have a minimum of 2+ years of experience practicing labor-and-employment law
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing and safe-harbor (matching) contributions.
Unlimited PTO.
Cell phone and health insurance stipend.
Company
Lockaby PLLC
Representing employees, employers, and management in nearly every aspect of workplace and labor-and-employment law, as well as families and individuals through our estate planning services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Amanda Lockaby
Co Managing Partner
Matthew Lockaby
Managing Partner
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