Associate Attorney, Labor and Employment

Freemont Yardley Search; Village of Great Neck (NY); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Freemont Yardley Search seeks an experienced Labor and Employment attorney with 7–10 years of relevant practice. The ideal candidate will handle employment litigation in federal and state courts and before agencies such as the EEOC, NYSDHR, and NYCCHR.

Experience with labor and employment practice is required. The attorney will draft motions, advise on compliance, and collaborate with HR and management to mitigate risk across the organization.

Qualifikationen

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 7-10 years of employment law experience.
• State and federal court litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including outreach.

Aufgaben

• Handle employment-related litigation from discovery through trial, including drafting motions.
• Represent clients in labor and employment arbitrations and at agencies (EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR).
• Assist with compliance actions, audits, and inspections.
• Provide legal guidance on hiring, employee relations, terminations, discrimination and wage-hour issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies.
• Collaborate with HR and management to ensure regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Employment law

Litigation

Regulatory compliance

Client counseling

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an experienced Labor and Employment attorney with 7-10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment litigation, including both federal and state court jurisdictions as well as before regulatory agencies including the EEOC, NYS DHR, and the NYCCHR.

Experience with Labor and Employment practice a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling employment-related litigation from discovery through trial including drafting discovery motions, motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
• Handling and employer arbitrations cases before administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New York State Division of Human Rights.
• Handling agency compliance actions including audits and inspections.
• 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
• 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.
• 7-10 years of experience practicing employment
• State and federal court litigation
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, proofreading, and outreach programming.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced