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Labor Employment Associate or Madison

FOLEY & LARDNER- MILWAUKEE

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Compensation
$260–310K/yr
Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Wisconsin Bar MembershipDoctorate

Job overview

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks a dynamic, highly motivated third- or fourth-year associate to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group in Milwaukee or Madison. The role involves employment litigation, advice and counseling, and traditional labor matters. Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and be active members in good standing of the Wisconsin Bar. The expected salary range is $260,000–$310,000.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Employment LitigationAdvice and CounselingOSHATraditional Labor MattersEmployment MattersLegal WritingDiscoveryMotion PracticeLegal ResearchDrafting Court FilingsRestrictive CovenantsExpedited ReliefTrial PreparationSettlement NegotiationsDeal Due DiligenceTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsWork EthicClient RelationshipsBusiness DevelopmentAdaptability

Qualifications

3rd-4th Year AssociateJD From ABA-Approved Law SchoolActive Wisconsin Bar MembershipWisconsin Bar Good StandingTop Academics

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated 3rd-4th year associate (Class of 2022-2023) to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in our Milwaukee or Madison office. Qualified candidates will have experience with employment litigation (including discrimination and wage and hour litigation), advice and counseling, OSHA, traditional labor matters, and other day to day employment matters. Strong legal writing skills and experience with discovery, motion practice, and researching and drafting pleadings, motions and other court filings required. Experience with restrictive covenants, including expedited relief and related litigation, and discovery and trial preparation in both state and federal courts and participation in settlement conferences and negotiations preferred. Experience with deal due diligence experience is also preferred. We are seeking a team-oriented associate with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic who has demonstrated client relationship and business development skills and an ability to thrive in busy, collegial environments. Top academics and experience required. The candidate will have the opportunity to work within a collegial practice group and support that group across offices nationwide. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter. To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Wisconsin Bar. In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is $260,000-$310,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/77FD82DE59824303 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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