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Meagher + Geer, PLLP

Associate Attorney

Meagher + Geer, PLLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Mid-Level Employment Advising and Litigation Associate

with 3–6 years of employment law experience.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Counseling: Advise HR professionals and management teams on legal risks related to hiring, discipline, employee leave, terminations, workplace investigations, and performance management.

Policy Development: Draft, review, and update employment policies, employee handbooks, and SOPs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Compliance Guidance: Provide strategic advice to clients on legal compliance, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other relevant employment laws.

Transactional Support: Counsel clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.

Litigation Defense: Represent employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage‑and‑hour violations. Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and participate in litigation strategy for matters pending before federal, state, and local agencies and in state and federal court.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in Minnesota

3–6 years of experience practicing employment law, with a demonstrated focus in counseling and/or litigation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities

High attention to detail and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced legal environment

Experience collaborating with HR professionals and business leaders is highly desirable

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k), Life & AD&D insurance, Professional development, and remote work flexibility

How To Apply Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Employment Type: Full Time. Years Experience: 3 – 5 years. Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 Annual. Bonus/Commission: No.

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