Job Details

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Employment Attorney to join their legal team in Sioux City, Iowa. This role involves advising and representing clients on a wide range of employment and labor matters, including discrimination, compliance, union relations, and employee policy development.

Duties

• Assist clients with internal investigations of employment complaints and respond to EEOC charges.
• Provide legal counsel on labor matters, including collective bargaining and grievance proceedings.
• Develop and implement employee handbooks, HR policies, and training materials.
• Advise on termination processes and executive separations.
• Draft and negotiate executive separation packages and exit agreements.
• Partner with clients on resolving employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance on leave and accommodation issues under ADA and FMLA.
• Collaborate with litigation teams in employment‑law disputes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• Minimum 5-7 years of employment‑law experience.
• Experience with EEOC, ADA, and union matters preferred.
• Litigation experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law.

Skills

• Ability to draft and interpret employment policies and agreements.
• Strong advisory skills on employee‑relations processes.