Position Summary

We are seeking an Employment Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our Omaha office. The ideal candidate is a management-side employment law generalist capable of handling both litigation and counseling matters. This is a foundational role with significant growth potential to build and lead the firm’s employment practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation (wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment)
• Advise corporate clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Draft employment policies, handbooks, and agreements
• Handle administrative proceedings (EEOC, Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission)
• Provide internal employment counsel to firm leadership
• Build and grow the firm’s employment law practice
• Work closely with partners and develop client relationships

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 3–5 years of employment law experience (management-side required)
• Experience with both litigation and counseling work
• Strong communication, analytical, and client-facing skills
• Interest in building and leading a practice area
• Ability to work on-site in Omaha or relocate

Compensation & Growth

Base salary of $120,000 – $150,000 depending on experience. Strong upside in a lower cost-of-living market with a clear path to partnership and practice ownership.