Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Employment and Labor Associate in Albany, NY. You will provide counsel to employers on compliance issues and represent clients in disputes across state and federal courts.

The role involves drafting employment agreements, handling matters before administrative agencies, and contributing to strategy, negotiation, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employment and labor law.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Experience with administrative agencies and court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to employers on compliance issues.
• Represent clients in litigation involving employment discrimination and wage disputes.
• Handle cases before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.
• Draft and review employment agreements and restrictive covenants.

Skills

Legal writing

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment and Labor Associate Attorney to join their team in Albany, NY. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, offering proactive counseling and litigation defense for employers.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel to employers on compliance issues.
• Represent clients in litigation involving employment discrimination and wage disputes.
• Handle cases before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.
• Draft and review employment agreements and restrictive covenants.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in employment and labor law.
• Experience with administrative agencies and court proceedings.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Bar admission in New York.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and strategic thinking abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Bonus opportunities.