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    Labor & Employment Associate (#860) - Minneapolis, United States - Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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    Regular, Full time
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    Dorsey is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with four or more years of experience to join our Minneapolis office.

    This associate will work closely with partners on employment litigation matters, while also developing an advice practice, providing service to clients on a variety of counseling matters.

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven foundation in employment litigation and counseling who is ready to take the next step in their career.

    Specifically, this associate will be expected to handle the following types of tasks with little supervision:

    • Manage singleplaintiff cases and play a substantial role in managing complex litigation
    • Collaborate with partners on case strategy and tactics
    • Substantial brief writing
    • Interview witnesses and prepare fact presentations for litigated matters
    • Take and defend depositions
    • Draft discovery requests and responses to discovery requests
    • Collaborate with partners on audits and investigations
    • Conduct legal research and draft research memoranda
    • Draft the full range of employmentrelated agreements
    • Provide increasingly complex employment law advice and counsel based on experience

    Qualified candidates will have:

    • Four or more years of employment litigation and counseling experience in a law firm setting
    • Minnesota bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Minnesota
    • Ownership mentality and strong client service skills
    • Excellent analytical and writing skills
    • Excellent verbal communication skills
    Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more

    Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.


    You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

    Dorsey participates in E-Verify.

    About Dorsey

    Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.

    With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs.

    Dorsey's diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
    Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry.

    We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:


    • Banking and Financial Institutions
    • Development and Infrastructure
    • Energy & Natural Resources
    • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
    • Healthcare
    • Technology
    Among Dorsey's many distinguished alumni are U.S.

    Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota's first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S.

    Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

    Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.

    One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual.

    Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

    • Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
    • Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
    • 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
    • Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
    How to Apply

    Dorsey accepts online applications at We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants.

    Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at

    Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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