Attorney; Labor & Employment Law

Job ID: 227213080

Job Summary

Job Description

Premier law firm with statewide practice in the area of Labor & Employment Law is seeking an associate, with 1 to 3 years experience, with strong interest in defending clients in employment litigation matters to join our Delaware firm. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience researching and briefing legal issues and will be able to demonstrate writing excellence.   Must be licensed to pratice in Delaware.

Duties:
* Initiates legal actions  in matters, such as, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination, trade secret protection and agreements, employee handbooks, policies and procedures, privacy, employee agreements, as well as, providing detailed analyses regarding mass layoffs, mergers and acquisitions, compensation systems, leaves of absence, and employee benefit plans.

* Completes employment law case preparation by preparing legal briefs; developing strategies, arguments, and testimony.

* Resolves employment law cases by filing lawsuits; settling, mediating, or bringing cases to trial; planning, organizing, and presenting arguments and counter-arguments; engaging expert witnesses; preparing and presenting evidence; preparing and interrogating witnesses; presenting final arguments and summations to juries.

Skills/Qualifications:
Admission to the Delaware Bar a must with 1 to 3 years experience.  Employment Law, Corporate Law, Anti-discrimination Laws, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Discretion, Professionalism, Objectivity, Administrative Writing Skills

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