What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor and Employment Attorney position at Jacaranda Consulting Inc?
- Legal Defense: Defend and litigate lawsuits in federal and state courts involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges or citations, including jury trials;
- Regulatory Guidance: Provide advice and counsel to public and private employers on a wide range of state and federal labor and employment laws and regulations;
- Document Compliance: Draft and revise legally compliant policies, handbooks, employment contracts, separation agreements and other employment-related documents;
- Investigations and Risk Management: Conduct or assist clients with internal investigations or audits and provide proactive risk management solutions;
- Safety Compliance: Advise clients on best practices for compliance with occupational health and safety laws, provide proactive advice, assist with internal and governmental investigations, and defend safety-related citations and lawsuits;
- Labor Relations: Devise lawful strategies and policies for employers who prefer to remain union-free, and
- Union Advisory: Advise unionized employers on union-related issues, conduct bargaining negotiations, and defend union grievances and arbitrations.
- Experience: Ten years of relevant labor and employment experience
- Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal law applicable to employers, including laws related to protected employee conduct, anti-discrimination, anti-retaliation, accommodations, wage and hour, safety, leaves of absences, and reinstatement rights.
- Licensed: Be currently licensed or be eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the state of Nebraska
- Client-Centric: Targeted focus onclient service and responsiveness
- Productive: Produce high-quality, efficient work product
- Articulate: Communicate complex concepts concisely and effectively
- Autonomy: Take ownership of independent work and can handle appropriate cases with minimal oversight
- Driven: Show initiative and seek responsibility
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
