What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Practice Associate position at Klain and Associates?
Consumer Law Partners, LLC seeks an attorney to join our Employment practice group as an Associate.
Job Summary:
An Associate Attorney in the Employment practice group will counsel clients, assist clients with filing EEOC complaints, draft complaints, attend administrative hearings, mediate employment disputes, draft and respond to discovery, and draft motions in federal and state court, as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Specific knowledge and experience with filing claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and general employment laws
- Represent employees in grievances, arbitration, and discrimination complaints
- Synthesize legal research and analysis into a coherent written memorandum or brief for submission to a client, court or arbitrator
- Counsel employees in all aspect of the employment relationship
- Negotiate with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including settlement conferences and mediations
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
- Admission to the bar in the state in which you intend to practice
- 1-year minimum experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and general employment law
- Great work environment with growth potential