Employment Associate

Mintz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintz, a leading Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an associate with at least three years of employment law experience to join its North American team in New York. The role involves handling all aspects of employment litigation, plus routine employment and HR counseling, policy drafting, investigations, and trainings.

The ideal candidate will have a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited school, be admitted or eligible in New York, and demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and collaborative

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York.
• 3+ years of employment law experience, including: litigating matters, advising on compliance, drafting policies and agreements, conducting investigations, and delivering trainings.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of employment litigation (e.g., discrimination, wage/hour, non-compete, breach of contract).
• Provide everyday employment and HR-related counseling.
• Draft employment-related policies and agreements.
• Conduct investigations and trainings.

Skills

Employment litigation

Policy drafting

Investigations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our employment attorneys have a broad institutional knowledge of the numerous federal, state, and local employment laws that apply to employers in different industries. We represent clients in all types of employment-related litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. We provide everyday employment advisory services to help clients address complex workplace issues, and we also help clients ensure compliance with complex employee benefit and deferred and other equity-based compensation requirements.

Responsibilities

Mintz is seeking an associate with at least 3 years of employment law experience to join its North American team in New York. Responsibilities will include working on all aspects of employment litigations (e.g., discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete cases and breach of contract matters), everyday employment and HR-related counseling matters, drafting of employment-related policies and agreements, and conducting investigations and trainings.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Must be admitted or eligible for admission in New York
• At least three years of employment law experience, including experience:
• Litigating employment matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
• Advising employers on employment-related compliance matters
• Drafting employment policies and employment-related agreements
• Conducting investigations
• Delivering employment-related compliance training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, take ownership over matters, and exercise attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Mintz

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on pivotal deals, disputes and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $260,000 to $390,000. This position is bonus eligible.

Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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