Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

Day Pitney LLP; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Day Pitney LLP in Parsippany, NJ; Stamford, CT; or Hartford, CT seeks an associate with 2–4 years of employment and labor experience to join our Employment & Labor team. Ideal candidates have employer-side litigation experience and strong research skills, with opportunities in state/federal courts and before agencies.

A hybrid schedule allows two remote days per week. We value collaborative, pragmatic lawyers with excellent communication and advocacy abilities, who can handle discrimination,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of demonstrated employment and labor litigation experience.
• Excellent technical, legal research, professional, and client service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Team-oriented, with emphasis on collaboration.
• Bar admission in CT or NJ required; dual admission a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal courts, agencies, and labor arbitration.
• Advise employers on labor relations and employment law matters.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Day Pitney LLP is seeking an associate with 2 to 4 years of employment and labor experience to join our growing team in our Parsippany, NJ office, Stamford, CT, or Hartford, CT office.

Ideal candidates will have experience in employer-side employment litigation and counseling employers on labor relations and employment law matters. They should also have strong legal research skills and experience representing employers in state and federal court, before state and federal administrative agencies, and in labor arbitration. Experience handling claims involving discrimination, breach of contract, and wage-and-hour violations is preferred. Experience with non-compete litigation, internal investigations, and drafting employment-related policies and agreements is a plus.

Day Pitney's Employment & Labor team advises clients on a broad range of labor and employment issues that impact the modern workplace. Our lawyers represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as before the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The team partners with clients to understand the nuances of their unique workplace and to craft advice for the best possible outcome. Click here for more information about the Employment & Labor group.

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that allows attorneys to work remotely two days per week.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of demonstrated employment and labor litigation experience
• Excellent technical, legal research, professional, and client service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Team-oriented, with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work independently and proactively and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• Bar admission in good standing in the jurisdiction where you plan to practice (Connecticut or New Jersey) is required. Dual admission in New York, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania is a plus.

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys across 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com .

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and directly contribute to the success of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor, working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000. The actual salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, office location, and other job-related factors. Attorneys may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end merit bonus in accordance with the Firm's applicable bonus program.

Day Pitney offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the Firm's benefit plans.