NewLabor & Employment Associate Attorney Chambliss, Bahner, Stophel, P.CLabor & Employment Associate AttorneyChattanooga, TNMonitor legislation, regulations, case law, and government enforcement relating to the above substantive legal areas and provide proactive, strategic advice to clients. Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
Counsel, Labor & Employment U.S. Xpress, Inc.Counsel, Labor & EmploymentChattanooga, TNReview and investigate complaints and allegations, retain outside counsel, preserve documents and evidence, ensure litigation holds are established, review and/or draft in conjunction with outside counsel various pleadings and/or discovery responses, assist in the identification and preparation of witnesses, and maintain litigation files. Primary Position Purpose: Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Legal and General Counsel at U.S. Xpress, the Counsel will provide labor and employment legal support to U.S. Xpress and its affiliates, which maintain locations and operations throughout the contiguous United States.
NewCounsel, Labor & Employment XpresstechfreightCounsel, Labor & EmploymentChattanooga, TNWhat We're Looking ForEducationJuris Doctorate from an accredited law school requiredExperience5+ years of substantive working experience in the practice area of labor and employment requiredTransportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plusSkills & AbilitiesProficient in Thomson Reuters legal professional productsProficient in Microsoft Office suiteSuperior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem‑solving skillsAbility to work independently, efficiently, proactively, and effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlinesExceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate legal knowledge and insight into clear business adviceHigh comfort with ambiguity and complex matters that require analysis and judgmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to interact with personnel in all departments and at all levelsSound judgment and problem‑solving skillsAbility for multi‑tasking and time managementAdept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing changeWorks quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quicklyProactive and pragmatic problem solverCommunicates effectively across multiple mediumsLicenses & CertificationsCurrent license to practice law in good standingSupervisory ResponsibilityMay be called upon to supervise or direct the work of legal assistantsWork Environment / Physical RequirementsNormal office settings.