Felhaber Larson offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package that has garnered honors for our commitment to helping everyone at Felhaber plan for their future and prepare for retirement. This package includes:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Group life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• Employee savings and profit sharing
• Pre-tax payroll deductions for insurance, medical and dental expenses, and child care
• Qualified Transportation Plan Option: a portion of salary can be set aside on a pre-tax basis (for monthly parking contracts and bus cards).

Felhaber Larson is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a work environment inclusive of all employees, regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, place of residence, political affiliation, marital or family status, family responsibilities, disability, status as a veteran or any other legally protected characteristic. Our firm recognizes and appreciates the differences each of our employees brings to our practice of law and the breadth of ideas, values and perspectives that are generated as a result. We are committed to having a professional workforce that reflects and best serves not only our clients, but also the community as a whole.

Felhaber Larson has an immediate opening for a litigation/labor and employment associate with 2-5 years of experience.

This is a partner-track position. While the immediate need will be primarily in the litigation and labor and employment practice groups, this associate will have the opportunity to explore all of Felhaber Larson’s practice areas, including its real estate, transactional, and corporate practice groups, among others.

Within the litigation practice group, this associate will litigate a diverse case load, including: labor and employment litigation, commercial and general business litigation, partnership/shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and more. This associate will be expected to handle the following types of tasks:

• Conduct legal research and draft research memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents;
• Collaborate with senior associates and partners on case strategy and tactics;
• Draft discovery requests and responses to discovery requests;
• Take and defend depositions;
• Draft non-dispositive and dispositive motions; and
• Prepare for hearings and trial.

With the labor and employment practice group, in addition to litigating cases, the associate may be involved with employment advice and counseling, responses to administrative charges, employee handbook reviews, labor arbitrations, NLRB proceedings, unionization and labor unit issues, work stoppages, and the like.

The successful attorney’s skillset includes:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Aptitude to prioritize multiple responsibilities and a workload of diverse matters in a timely, accurate and efficient manner; and
• Solid work ethic, sound legal judgment, initiative, and versatility.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school; and
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota or ability to become licensed in Minnesota within 3 months.

Felhaber Larson offers competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience, an excellent benefits package and a generous retirement program. For more information about our firm, visit www.felhaber.com. Felhaber is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Submit your cover letter, law school transcript, and résumé to hr@felhaber.com.