Employment Attorney

Our client is seeking an Employment Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its growing Omaha office. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney focused on management-side employment law to become a foundational member of the firm?s employment practice and play a key role in its continued growth. The successful candidate will work directly with senior partners while handling a mix of employment litigation, employer counseling, compliance matters, and workplace investigations. This role offers significant autonomy, direct client interaction, and a clear path toward leadership and partnership opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong employment law experience, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping employers navigate complex workplace issues. Responsibilities Employment Litigation ???????? Represent employers in employment-related litigation matters ???????? Handle wrongful termination claims ???????? Defend discrimination and harassment claims ???????? Manage litigation strategy and case development ???????? Participate in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings

Employment Counseling & Compliance ???????? Advise employers on federal and state employment laws ???????? Counsel clients on workplace policies and procedures ???????? Draft employee handbooks and workplace policies ???????? Prepare employment agreements and related documents ???????? Provide day-to-day HR and employment law guidance

Administrative Proceedings ???????? Represent employers before administrative agencies ???????? Handle matters involving the EEOC ???????? Respond to state employment agency complaints ???????? Manage investigations and regulatory inquiries

Practice Development ???????? Build relationships with existing firm clients ???????? Assist in expanding the employment law practice ???????? Work closely with senior partners on strategic growth initiatives ???????? Participate in business development opportunities when appropriate Requirements ???????? 3-5+ years of employment law experience ???????? Strong management-side employment law experience preferred ???????? Employment litigation experience ???????? Employment counseling and advisory experience ???????? Experience drafting employment-related documents ???????? Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws ???????? Excellent legal research and writing skills ???????? Strong communication and client relationship skills ???????? Nebraska Bar admission or ability to obtain licensure ???????? Portable book of business is a plus but not required Benefits

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