Labor and Employment Associate

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at Dinsmore has an immediate need for a labor and employment associate in Lexington, KY. Experience is not required. We are open to entry-level candidates licensed in Kentucky as well as those with some labor and employment experience. Entry-level associates will be trained and will work closely with our attorneys. Responsibilities include litigation defense and advising employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws and working on FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and violation of wage law matters. Qualified candidates can look forward to a practice that will include significant client contact and handling all aspects of complex employment cases for regional and national clients of all sizes. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. A license to practice in Kentucky is required. Out of state candidates who are either willing to sit for the bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered. Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential. *NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice to search agencies Dinsmore does not accept, and will not be bound or limited by, unsolicited submissions from search agencies for attorney positions. All requests to submit a candidate for presentation must include a blind summary of the candidate without disclosing his or her identity. Requests must be directed to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, at View email address on click.appcast.io . No requests may be directed to attorneys or other firm personnel. Additionally, without explicit prior approval, search agencies are prohibited from posting or advertising any of our firm’s positions and from summarizing or reproducing any of our firm’s advertisements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dinsmore & Shohl LLP