Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Overview

The Albuquerque, NM office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New Mexico and have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Maintaining strong writing and analytical skills; managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Working independently as a self-starter and as part of a team.
• Providing legal service within the labor & employment practice and engaging with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

About the Firm

Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients nationwide in all phases of employment litigation, counseling, and training. The team is distributed across locations in the United States, providing consistent representation across jurisdictions.

Benefits

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