SkyWater Search Partners is assiting one of our best clients with their search for an experienced associate attorney to join its busy New York office. This position is focused on labor & employment litigation.
Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years’ experience in: • Handling complex employment litigation matters • Defending and prosecuting restrictive covenant disputes • Preparing and negotiating employment and executive compensation agreements • Strong academic credentials and admission to the New York State Bar
This role offers a highly competitive salary ($280,000–$325,000 base), performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to work with a nationally respected team on sophisticated matters.
If you’re interested in learning more please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr at RNiebuhr@skywatersearch.com
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a strong law firm with their search for a Labor & Employment Associate to join its busy Minneapolis office. This role focuses on both employment litigation and counseling work, partnering closely with high-performing partners on a wide range of matters.
Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in:
Employment litigation (state and federal)
Wage & hour, discrimination, and related defense work
Providing day-to-day employment advice to clients
Strong research, writing, and communication skills
This opportunity offers a highly competitive salary ($225,000–$265,000 base), excellent benefits, and the chance to take a significant next step in a nationally respected Labor & Employment practice.
SkyWater Search Partners I’m assisting a well-regarded litigation group that is seeking an associate to join its busy Minneapolis office. This role is ideal for someone with approximately 1-5 years of civil litigation experience.
The team handles a mix of professional liability, coverage work, and appeals, so strong brief-writing skills and an interest in hands-on litigation experience are key.
What makes this opportunity stand out:
Direct mentorship and day-to-day training from two highly respected partners who are fully invested in developing associates
Significant ownership of matters early on, including professional liability and personal injury cases, coverage issues, and appellate work
Hybrid schedule (typically 2-3 days in office, but flexible)
Clear two-tier partnership track, with formalization around the 7-year mark
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a stellar top national law firm that is quietly expanding its Northern Virginia litigation team due to significant practice growth and client demand. This is an unposted opportunity for mid-level litigation associates to join a dynamic group handling complex commercial matters across industries.
Ideal candidates will have 3+ of big law experience, including:
Experience analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs on sophisticated legal issues
Exposure to motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and class certification matters
Experience with trials, depositions, or hearings (preferred)
This position offers a competitive compensation package ($220k-$350k+), strong mentorship, and the chance to work with a nationally recognized litigation team on high-value matters. DC-commuters welcome!
Please apply or reach out to Rylie Niebuhr with questions.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a rapidly growing boutique personal injury firm in the Twin Cities with its search for an Attorney. An ideal candidate has at least 2 years of personal injury or plaintiffs’ work comp experience. Must enjoy the customer service side of practicing law.
The firm describes itself as collegial, fun, and loyal. The role starts as in-office, but a hybrid arrangement is earned once fully onboarded. Compensation is competitive (with a negotiable commission structure), benefits are solid, and parking is free.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a rapidly growing boutique personal injury and work comp plaintiffs’ firm in the Twin Cities with its search for a paralegal. An ideal candidate has at least 3 years of plaintiffs’ workers’ compensation or personal injury experience, strong customer service skills, and trial experience.
The firm describes itself as collegial, fun and loyal. The role starts as in-office, but a hybrid arrangement is earned once fully onboarded. Benefits are solid, they have a newer office, and parking is free.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
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