Description
Labor and Employment Associate
Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 110+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
We are a prominent Law Firm seeking an associate attorney for its Employment Law department. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented team member with strong communication skills and a desire to grow their practice. Experience with Labor and Employment practice a must.
Successful Candidate:
We are looking for an experienced Labor and Employment attorney with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment law, focusing on providing legal counsel and guidance across various employment-related matters, including organizational compliance, governance, arbitration, and litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching and providing legal advice and guidance on employment law matters, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour issues.
- Handling agency compliance actions including audits and inspections.
- Handling and employer arbitrations cases before administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New York State Division of Human Rights.
- Handling employment-related litigation from discovery through trial including drafting discovery motions, motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
- Conducting legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborating with client’s internal stakeholders, including HR, management, and other legal teams, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Staying informed about developments in employment law and advise on potential impacts to the organization.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar association.
- 3-5 years of experience practicing employment law.
- State and federal court litigation experience.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, proofreading, and outreach programming.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Salary: $125K-$150K
Benefits: 401k, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, PTO, and more
This position is based out of White Plains, NY.