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Our client is seeking an Employment Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its growing Omaha office. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney focused on management-side employment law to become a foundational member of the firm’s employment practice and play a key role in its continued growth. The successful candidate will work directly with senior partners while handling a mix of employment litigation, employer counseling, compliance matters, and workplace investigations. This role offers significant autonomy, direct client interaction, and a clear path toward leadership and partnership opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong employment law experience, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping employers navigate complex workplace issues. Responsibilities Employment Litigation ·         Represent employers in employment-related litigation matters ·         Handle wrongful termination claims ·         Defend discrimination and harassment claims ·         Manage litigation strategy and case development ·         Participate in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings Employment Counseling & Compliance ·         Advise employers on federal and state employment laws ·         Counsel clients on workplace policies and procedures ·         Draft employee handbooks and workplace policies ·         Prepare employment agreements and related documents ·         Provide day-to-day HR and employment law guidance Administrative Proceedings ·         Represent employers before administrative agencies ·         Handle matters involving the EEOC ·         Respond to state employment agency complaints ·         Manage investigations and regulatory inquiries Practice Development ·         Build relationships with existing firm clients ·         Assist in expanding the employment law practice ·         Work closely with senior partners on strategic growth initiatives ·         Participate in business development opportunities when appropriate Requirements ·         3-5+ years of employment law experience ·         Strong management-side employment law experience preferred ·         Employment litigation experience ·         Employment counseling and advisory experience ·         Experience drafting employment-related documents ·         Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws ·         Excellent legal research and writing skills ·         Strong communication and client relationship skills ·         Nebraska Bar admission or ability to obtain licensure ·         Portable book of business is a plus but not required Benefits Bonus Potential