Employment Law Attorney

Employment Law Attorney 

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a qualified Employment Law Attorney to provide in-house legal support.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney with 2-4  years of experience, specifically in employment law. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance to management and HR teams on employment and human resources matters

• Analyze novel and complex labor and employment law issues across multiple jurisdictions

• Deliver multistate labor and employment law compliance advice and develop strategies to proactively avoid legal issues

• Advise and represent the company on matters including recruitment and hiring practices, background check processes, employee leave and reasonable accommodation (ADA, FMLA, etc.), wage and hour compliance, employee vs. independent contractor classification, FLSA exemption determinations, performance management and termination procedures, and EEOC claims and other agency matters

• Draft, update, and implement employment policies, handbooks, and workplace procedures

• Prepare and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements and settlement arrangements, and multistate restrictive covenant agreements, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions

• Oversee labor and employment aspects of transactions, including due diligence, issue mitigation strategies, and revising representations and warranties in purchase agreements

• Represent the company in investigations by administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL) 

• Defend against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage/hour violations by preparing and responding to discovery, drafting position and mediation statements, and preparing dispositive motions

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and active license to practice law

• 2–4 years of employment law experience, with a focus on advising multistate employers

• Labor and employment law litigation experience, including defending employers in matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour disputes

• Proven ability to advise employers on workplace policies and day-to-day employment law issues

• Skilled in drafting discovery requests, initial pleadings, dispositive motions, and position statements with persuasive advocacy

• Strong writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Adept at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Maintains a professional image in both appearance and behavior

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and great benefits! We take care of you so you can be the best you at work and at home!
  
  

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

How Can You Benefit?

• Financial Literacy Classes with Payactiv
• Child Care Benefit
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Matching Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Birthday Day Off
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Advancement Opportunities
• & More!