Culture and Engagement at Dentons

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice

Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid-level associate with excellent academic credentials and 3-5 years of employment practice experience to work in our Honolulu office. In addition to having a strong knowledge of employment law, the ideal candidate will have experience handling and managing employment litigation matters and providing employment advice and counsel. The candidate hired for this position will work with partners and directly with clients and will be a key member of the team. Expected responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Handling and managing employment litigation matters and administrative charges
• Taking and defending depositions in employment-litigation matters, managing written-discovery phrases of litigation matters, and preparing dispositive motions
• Assisting in providing day-to-day employment and human-resources counseling for clients
• Reviewing, analyzing and drafting employment agreements, employee handbooks, severance agreements and other employment documents
• Working with the team to provide guidance to clients on sensitive personnel issues and policy review and implementation
• Performing a key role in formulating legal strategy on litigation matters
• Supporting the team by performing work on other matters as needed

Employment & Labor lawyers are known for their creative, business-savvy counseling skills and their results-driven, highly successful practice. Dentons represents local and multinational businesses with respect to the full range of workforce-related issues and matters. This is a great opportunity to grow trial experience skills and work with collaborative lawyers who are passionate about their work.

Pursuant with Hawai'i law, the salary range for this position will be $140,000 to $165,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to effectively communicate practical ideas and solutions through concise written work product and direct client engagement
• Has strong problem-solving skills and uses research, legal knowledge and expertise to tackle complex problems
• Is organized, efficient, and able to prioritize, delegate, and manage complex and detail-oriented assignments
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration

Technical skills

• 3-5 years of employment litigation and counseling experience is required
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Trial experience at any level is a plus
• Possesses strong writing and analytical skills

Other requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai`i and be in good standing
• Knowledge of or connection with the Hawai`i community is a plus

Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 404-527-4061 or email takara.hicks@dentons.com.