Employment Law Attorney (Omaha)

Job Description

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW ATTORNEY (Experienced Associate or Lateral)

Omaha Office (Regency) or Lincoln (13th& M)
Full-Time

Woods Aitken LLP is seeking an experienced Employment & Labor Law Attorney to join our growing and highly respected practice group. Portable book of business welcome, but not required. This role is an opportunity to step into meaningful, hands-on client work alongside a collaborative team that values clarity, responsiveness, and practical legal solutions.

We are seeking more than someone to fill an opening. We are looking for an attorney who wants to build a long-term career with Woods Aitken. We welcome interest from experienced associates as well as established lateral attorneys who are looking for a collaborative firm where they can make a meaningful impact and grow into future leadership opportunities. The position can be tailored to the experience, skills, and career goals of the successful candidate.

About the Role

You will work closely with a tight-knit employment and labor team that collaborates across all three of our offices and meets regularly to ensure consistency, quality, and strategic alignment in client service. This is not a siloed role, you will be part of a group that actively supports one another and shares knowledge.

Our clients span a wide range of industries, and we pride ourselves on delivering clear, actionable guidance that helps them make confident decisions in real time.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a broad range of employment and labor law matters
• Handle administrative agency matters (EEOC, NLRB, state agencies)
• Draft and review employment policies, agreements, and handbooks
• Support or lead litigation matters, depending on experience
• Partner with clients on day-to-day counseling and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed in Nebraska
• 8+ years of experience in employment and labor law (employer-side preferred)
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice
• Sound judgment and confidence in decision-making
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to engage across teams
• Professional demeanor, discretion, and strong commitment to client service
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Tech-comfortable and willing to learn new systems and processes including integration of AI
• Reliable, highly responsive, resourceful, and team-oriented
• Flexible and adaptable; enjoys fast paced work

Why Woods Aitken

We recognize that experienced attorneys have options. What sets Woods Aitken apart is not just the work we do, but how we do it.

• Collaborative, Team-First Culture
  We are a firm that genuinely works together. Our employment and labor group is highly collaborative, supportive, and aligned in how we serve clients.
• Practical, Business-Focused Lawyering
  We value attorneys who can cut through complexity and deliver clear, actionable guidance. Clients trust us to help them make decisions, not just analyze issues.
• Work-Life Integration that Works
  We are committed to sustainable practices, including reasonable billing expectations and flexibility that allows our attorneys to succeed professionally and personally.
• Cross-Office Connectivity
  With offices in Omaha, Lincoln, and Denver, we operate as one firm. This role offers the opportunity to work seamlessly across locations and build meaningful internal relationships.
• Strong Staff
  We are committed to positive and transparent leadership, open communication, respect for every team member’s input, and long term retention. We have a wonderful team of legal assistants, paralegals, and administrative staff who support our attorneys and clients.
• Long-Term Opportunity
  This is a chance to step into a meaningful role within a well-established practice group, with room to grow and make a lasting impact

In a recent Employee Engagement Survey, our team most often described our environment as:

Collegial • Supportive • Challenging • Integrity • Professional • Engaging • Flexible

And 100% of our attorneys and staff agreed:

“I trust our senior leaders to lead the organization to future success.”

“I am proud to work here.”

“The senior leaders of this organization demonstrate integrity.”

Benefits Summary

We are committed to supporting the well-being and success of our employees. Highlights include:

• Health Coverage: PPO or HSA plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity options
• Life & Disability: $80,000 life insurance coverage (firm-paid) and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k): Eligible upon hire, with immediate 100% vesting; firm contributes 4% of salary
• Leave: Medical Leave of Absence eligibility after one year
• Flexibility: Flex Time policy (up to 4 hours per week) to support work/life balance
• Community: Paid Volunteer Time policy to encourage service and outreach

A Note on Fit

We are looking for more than technical skills. The right candidate is someone who is:

• Clear and confident in their communication
• Thoughtful and solutions-oriented
• Invested in being part of a team, not just a practice
• Motivated to build strong, lasting client relationships
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and LinkedIn profile online or directly to Jennifer Lea, Executive Director, at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Questions may be directed to her at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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