Labor Employment Partner

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join our Austin office. The candidate must be a senior level attorney with a minimum of ten (10) years of employment litigation and counseling experience. A book of a minimum of $400k in portable L&E business is required.

The Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

The Location

This position is located in our Austin office.

Job Requirements:

Bring Your Best

Knowledge Base & Education:
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• A minimum of ten years’ labor & employment experience
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:
• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:
• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home.

Learning and Growth:
• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement

Total Compensation:
• Competitive Base Pay
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

Planning for the Future:
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short Term Disability Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace:
• Respected Organization with Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remote up to 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal. Please contact Regina Kautzer at rnkautzer@michaelbest.com with any questions.
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Skills:
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Bar Membership, Best Practices, Business Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Litigation, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reimbursement, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program, Writing Skills, eBusiness

About the Company:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP