Legal Associate - Employment and Labor Law

Job Title: Associate Attorney – Employment Law

Location: In-person & Hybrid – Offices located at 5090 N. 40th St. Suite 207

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Salary Range: $175,000 – $225,000 (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Bonus: Additional compensation available for business origination

About the Firm

We are a boutique labor and employment law firm dedicated to delivering thoughtful, strategic, and high-impact legal counsel to both employers and individual employees. Our balanced practice gives us a unique perspective on the dynamics of the modern workplace, and allows us to advocate with insight, precision, and credibility on either side of the table. Our clients include private companies, nonprofit organizations, executives, professionals, and workers across a wide range of industries. We handle everything from workplace investigations and litigation to day-to-day compliance counseling and complex labor matters.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated Associate Attorney to join our team and help support a varied and meaningful caseload.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of labor and employment matters. You’ll litigate, counsel, and advocate on behalf of both management and individual employees, giving you a well-rounded and deeply engaging practice. Candidates with a strong litigation background and a sincere interest in labor and employment law—especially those who appreciate the nuance of representing both sides—are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, harassment, wrongful termination, and contract disputes
• Counsel both employers and individual employees on workplace issues, including accommodations, discipline, termination, severance, and employment agreements
• Conduct internal investigations and draft findings and recommendations
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and client communications
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings (EEOC, DOL, NLRB, etc.)
• Provide day-to-day compliance and risk management advice to employers
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters and client strategy
• Participate in business development and receive credit and compensation for originating clients

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Arizona
• At least 2 years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to labor and employment law
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• High level of emotional intelligence and client-centered communication
• Ability to handle a varied workload and work collaboratively in a close-knit team environment

How to Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to sno@shieldspetitti.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person