Employment and Labor Law Attorney

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP is looking to add an Employment and Labor Law Attorney to the team. Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP has been rooted in the heart of Lincoln, NE since 1896. Though life has changed dramatically since 1896, our core values have not. Our longevity, success and growth are due to our representation of clients throughout Nebraska and the Midwest, based on trust, integrity, and excellence, complimented by our commitment to community and country.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION.  The Employment and Labor Attorney is a key position responsible for providing legal support in the Litigation practice group. This role is focused on providing strategic advice and representation to employers on a wide range or workplace matters including regulatory compliance, litigation and labor relations. 

REPORTING STRUCTURE. The Employment and Labor Law Attorney works on the Litigation team. However, an individual in this position will report directly to the Managing Partner of the Firm

HOURS AND STATUS. The Employment and Labor Law Attorney position is a full-time position generally working approximately forty to fifty (40 - 50) hours per week.  However, some additional hours may be needed to meet Firm operational needs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.  The Employment and Labor Law Attorney position is a full-time position generally working approximately forty to fifty (40 - 50) hours per week.  However, some additional hours may be needed to meet Firm operational needs. 

• Provide legal counsel to clients on various employment and labor law matters, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare and negotiate employment-related agreements, including non-compete clauses, severance packages, and settlement agreements. 
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs. 
• Perform audits and investigations of workplace practices and deliver recommendations to address compliance risks. 
• Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand the client’s goals
• Represent clients in Litigation related to labor and employment disputes. 
• Negotiate Settlements with opposing counsel 
• Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm’s clients. 
• Communicate clearly and logically (orally and in writing) with regulatory agencies, courts, counsel, clients, and managing attorneys. 
• Handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment.
• Work both independently and as a contributing team member. 
• Manage a caseload and manage deadlines
• Manage and develop relationships with clients
• Mentor support staff.

While the Firm provides this job description in an effort to define the essential functions and responsibilities of the Employment and Labor Law Attorney, this description is a summary representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position and may not include non-essential duties. Duties or responsibilities may be added or modified at the discretion of the Operations Manager or Managing Partner in accordance with the business needs of the Firm. An individual in this position may be asked to perform duties assigned to others if coverage is necessary.

 CORE COMPENTENCIES.

• Extremely detail oriented and demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Strong organizational, communication, delegation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize while meeting all deadlines and demonstrating a high level of reliability and efficiency.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must work well in a team-oriented environment. 
• Desire to always be learning and improving.
• Timely and efficient work product while setting tasks/goals and following through to achieve the highest level of completion. 
• Enter time contemporaneously 
• Ability to manage caseload and work independently

 PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF POSITION.

1. Physical Demands.  

• Ability to regularly utilize a computer keyboard, monitor and other electronic equipment to prepare reports, communicate and perform other duties. 
• Ability to endure a sedentary type of work requiring a great deal of sitting at a computer.
• Ability to work at least forty (40) hours a week.   
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents.  
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance, meet deadlines and perform work duties in a timely manner. 

1. Mental Demands.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently and remain poised in high stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
• Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy.
• Ability to sustain attention with or without distractions.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally and appropriately with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance, meet deadlines and perform work duties in a timely manner. 

 QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION.

1. Qualifying Education.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School

1. Qualifying Experience. 

• 3 years Litigation experience preferred 

While the Firm seeks these qualifications for this position, the Firm reserves the right to consider experience in lieu of education and to determine the best combination of education and experience appropriate for the position.