Associate Labor and Employment Attorney

Location: Omaha
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Farrell Ougheltree Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $165,000 - $190,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a midsized firm of more that 50 attorneys, committed to serving their Nebraska clients. With expertise in all types of litigation, IP, labor and employment, business law, and more, they remain a constant and reputable fixture in the Omaha legal community. Why join us? 401(k) with Employer Contributions Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Health, Dental, & Vision Generous contributions to participant HSA’s & HRA’s Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Parental Leave with a Ramp Up / Ramp Down period Professional Liability Insurance Expense Reimbursement for Association Dues, CLE, Marketing & Business Development Attorney Mentoring Program Practice Area Training and Development Free Covered Parking Job Details We are looking to hire an accomplished labor and employment attorney with ten years of relevant experience. Your Role 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. Your Qualifications & Skills 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 on client 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 Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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