Associate Attorney - Employment Law

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Law Practice Group in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least 2-3+ years of relevant experience and transferable litigation skills who is interested in building a long-term career focused on advising employers and handling employment law matters. The position offers a mix of counseling and litigation work, allowing attorneys to develop both their advisory and advocacy skill sets.

The firm offers a collaborative culture where attorneys receive meaningful mentorship, direct client exposure, and hands-on experience from the outset. With a reasonable billable hour target, strong support from colleagues, and clear opportunities for professional growth, this role is ideal for someone looking to develop deep employment law expertise while building lasting client relationships.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Partner with employers to provide practical guidance on a broad range of workplace and human resources issues.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients on employee relations matters, compliance concerns, and risk management strategies.
• Draft and revise employment-related documents, including policies, handbooks, separation agreements, and employment contracts.
• Counsel clients regarding leave and accommodation issues, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, employee performance concerns, and other employment law matters.
• Research legal issues and deliver clear, business-focused recommendations to help clients navigate complex workplace challenges.
• Prepare and review legal filings, agency responses, motions, briefs, and other advocacy-related documents.
• Support and actively participate in employment disputes, including administrative proceedings, mediations, depositions, hearings, and litigation matters.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Minnesota
• 3+ years of legal experience, with at least 2-3 years of transferable litigation experience
• Exposure to employment law matters, including advice and counseling, employment-related disputes, workplace investigations, or administrative agency proceedings preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, discovery, position statements, or other litigation-related documents

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Reasonable billable hour expectations
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Significant client exposure and substantive legal experience
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative team environment