Specialized Legal Services Staff Attorney

Position Summary

Employers Council is seeking a Specialized Legal Services Staff Attorney to join our team. We partner with employers to grow exceptional, dynamic workplaces by offering a comprehensive set of services.

The Specialized Legal Services Staff Attorney should have a practical, solution-driven counseling ability with a client service-oriented approach. This includes the capability of multi-tasking and dealing with ambiguity in the law, process & procedure. The attorney should be able to adequately demonstrate a solid understanding of various substantive areas of employment law.

For over 85 years, our committed staff have worked at the top of their fields to provide the highest quality guidance to help organizations create cultures that support a highly engaged workforce.

Salary Range - $113,400 - $133,900

Become a part of making work better for everyone by helping employers build exceptional workplaces!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Pay Equity Analysis services to members, including grouping of positions engaged in equal work, review of pay practices for potential legal defenses, analysis of potential legal vulnerabilities, recommended corrective actions, and preparation of final written report.
• Review Affirmative Action Plans for accuracy and compliance before they are delivered to members and advise on areas of non-compliance.
• Counsel members on implementation of Affirmative Action Plan and accompanying recommendations.
• Provide advice and counsel to members concerning federal and state/local contractor EEO obligations; and state and federal laws governing pay equity, drug testing, and background checks, including DOT drug testing regulations and the FCRA.
• Research and regularly stay apprised of changes in affirmative action regulations and pay equity laws and provide advice to members on these updates.
• Assist members with compliance reviews, including those given by the OFCCP, CDOT, and state agencies.
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with members through regular phone and virtual communication.
• Develop and present training courses and webinars for members on compliance with pay equity, federal contractor obligations, drug testing, and background checks.
• Create and update various member resources including white papers, sample policies, agreements, template webinars, and website blog articles.
• Propose and deliver presentations/speeches to community/industry groups on pay equity, affirmative action, background check, and drug testing law related topics to audiences ranging in size from a handful to a hundred or more.
• Provide supplemental support to the Workplace Investigations service line by conducting effective investigative virtual interviews and creating witness statements; and preparing report(s) documenting and analyzing evidence, assessing witness credibility, and making factual findings.
• Provide excellent customer service to member companies and contacts, as well as colleagues within Employers Council.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

General office environment with opportunities to work remotely. Occasional lifting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact InternalHR@employerscouncil.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Qualifications/Education

Listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Colorado bar admission is required.
• 3 years of experience in employment law or related field, preferred experience advising employers on equal pay issues and affirmative action obligations (workplace investigations experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of key laws and regulations governing federal contractors such as Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws governing drug testing and background checks.
• Excellent judgement and the ability to analyze problems, propose resolutions, and provide advice while considering the needs of the member organization.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, specifically related to data input and categorization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage varied caseload.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team.
• A passion for providing top notch customer service and supporting members.

• Employer Paid Medical Insurance premium options with enhanced offerings
• Health, Flexible and Dependent care spending account options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life/AD&D
• Monthly Office and Phone Stipend
• Unrivaled 401k match
• Paid time off - Vacation, holiday, float, sick
• Voluntary Supplemental Group Insurance offerings
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Park Pass reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Culture of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning