Employee Relations Investigations Attorney

3 days ago


Dallas, United States Work Shield Full time

Are you a seasoned attorney who thrives on autonomy, leveraging your legal expertise and keen analytical abilities to conduct comprehensive investigations? Do you possess an exceptional eye for detail and a strong commitment to ensuring compliance?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you

Work Shield is seeking an Employee Relations Investigations Attorney to join our growing Investigations Team in our office in Dallas, Texas. Work Shield provides the only enhanced and tech-enabled solution that partners with employers to efficiently manage reporting, investigation and resolution of workplace harassment, discrimination, and misconduct issues in their entirety.

Position Overview: The Employee Relations Investigations Attorney will be assigned within the Investigations Team and works under minimum supervision, reporting to the Director of Investigations. The Employee Relations Investigations Attorney is responsible for investigating and managing all types of allegations of employee workplace misconduct, including but not limited to Title VII and Title IX harassment and discrimination, retaliation, ADA violations, ADEA claims, bullying, and hostile work environment claims for our clients' employee populations. This role delivers efficient and systematic resolution recommendations and serves as a specialist on investigation procedures and documentation.

The Employee Relations Investigations Attorney must work effectively across geographical, diverse, and cultural boundaries and possess the ability to discern systemic issues during the investigative process. This role requires direct interaction with clients, their employees, and some internal teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Investigation Management: Investigate and manage a wide array of workplace misconduct incidents, including harassment, discrimination, ADA violations, ADEA claims, workplace bullying, conflicts, and hostile work environments, in addition to Title VII and Title IX-related incidents.
  • Timely Case Completion: Ensure that 100% of investigations are completed within expected timelines, maintaining systematic resolution strategies.
  • Intake and Pre-Screening Review: Begin investigations once the intake and pre-screening of incident reports have been completed, assessing the nature of the complaint to determine if it involves harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace conflicts, or other forms of misconduct.
  • Analysis and Strategy: Perform initial analysis of complaints, independently develop investigation strategies, and prepare detailed investigative plans.
  • Evidence Collection: Collect witness statements, review documentary evidence, and make credibility determinations. Analyze relevant materials to provide comprehensive investigation findings.
  • Incident Evaluation Reports: Prepare thoughtful and clear incident evaluation reports that summarize key findings and offer recommendations for corrective actions. Ensure reports are logical and well-documented.
  • Client Communication: Establish and maintain timely and effective communication with clients throughout the investigation process, ensuring they are informed of key findings and recommendations.
  • Legal and Policy Compliance: Maintain thorough knowledge of federal and state laws related to workplace misconduct, including Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, labor relations, and other related regulations. Ensure compliance in all investigations.
  • Training and Mentorship: Train, coach, and mentor other investigators on best practices for conducting thorough, impartial investigations across a broad range of workplace issues.
  • Coordination: Work closely with external partners and client contacts to ensure investigative consistency and quality.
  • Empathy and Sensitivity: Use a people-centered approach, demonstrating empathy while providing direct, actionable feedback. Navigate sensitive and uncomfortable situations with professionalism and discretion.
  • Systemic Issue Identification: Identify systemic issues that may arise during investigations and provide recommendations for addressing these larger organizational concerns.
  • Trust Building: Quickly develop trust and rapport with others, fostering strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Additional Tasks: Perform miscellaneous tasks and special projects as assigned.
  • Values Alignment: Consistently embody and promote the values of Work Shield.

Experience:

  • Licensed to practice law in Texas or pending admission
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience conducting EEO or Employee Relations-related compliance investigations
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Skills:

  • Extensive experience conducting workplace investigations, including complex cases involving a broad array of misconduct issues.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, and related regulations.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
  • Strong organizational and case management skills.
  • Ability to work across diverse and cultural boundaries with a high degree of empathy and integrity.
  • Adept at handling multiple investigations simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for people entering this role is up to $110,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment.

At Work Shield, we believe in providing a well-rounded package that supports both your personal and professional life. Our total rewards package includes a flexible benefits plan and career development programs designed to help you thrive in a diverse and supportive workplace. Heres what we offer:

  • Employer-paid Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Program + 13 Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Spending Account with Employer Contributions
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Company-paid Parking
  • Professional Development and Learning Opportunities
  • On-the-job Training and Skills Development

Employment Type

This is a full-time, in office position. This position is an "at-will" position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.



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