Job Type
Full-time
Description
Employers Council is seeking an Employment Law Attorney (Entry-Level) to join our team. We partner with employers to grow exceptional, dynamic workplaces by offering a comprehensive set of services.
For over 80 years, our committed staff have worked at the top of their fields to provide the highest quality guidance to help organizations create cultures that support a highly engaged workforce.
Become a part of making work better for everyone by helping employers build exceptional workplaces.
Employment Law Attorney (Entry-Level)
We are seeking a bright, hardworking attorney with good judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with our Attorneys and Human Resources professionals.
Department: Legal Services
Location: This position is hybrid; remote work and periodically, in-office as needed in Denver, Colorado
Type: Full-time / exempt ( not a contract/billable requirements position)
Reports to: Managing Attorney, Legal Consulting & Administrative Representation
Essential Functions
- Entry-level employment law attorneys’ advice and counsel members companies regarding general employment law issues and assist our senior attorneys with complex legal matters and projects.
- Assist senior attorneys with state and federal employment agency matters, including assisting with the research and drafting of position, arbitration, and mediation statements.
- Under the supervision of our senior attorneys, review & draft of employee handbooks, manuals, policies, and procedures from a legal perspective.
- Demonstrate strong legal research capabilities and a solid understanding of Westlaw and/or other similar research platforms.
- Research & draft employment law white papers and other internal and external guidance materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education, Skills, and Experience
- Juris Doctorate and Colorado Bar Admission is required.
- Must reside within reasonable distance of Denver, Colorado in the Denver Metro or Front Range Area.
Core Competencies
- Prepared to learn from our senior attorneys to meet our member needs.
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently and execute plans to meet employers’ needs. Possess the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Training and/or public speaking experience is highly desirable. Courtroom experience can meet this expectation.
- Proficiency with word-processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software (E.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Benefits
- Employer Paid Medical Insurance premium options with enhanced offerings
- Health, Flexible and Dependent care spending account options with employer contributions
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Life/Accident Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Employer paid Short Term Disability
- Monthly Office and Phone Stipend
- Unrivaled 401k match and pension plan
- Paid time off – vacation, holiday, floating holidays, sick, volunteer
- Strong work/life balance encouraged
- Flexible and remote working options
- Life Assistance Program
- Wellness program
- Voluntary Supplemental Group Insurance offerings
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Nutritional Coaching Program
- Park Pass reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Culture of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
Work Environment
General office environment most of the time. Occasional lifting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employers Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability or any other status protected by law or regulation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Description
$64,610-$70,000 annually