Employment & Labor Associate — Litigation & Counseling

Goldberg Segalla LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Goldberg Segalla is seeking an Associate for its Employment and Labor practice in Buffalo, NY. The role involves counseling employers on compliance and defending them in litigation, with collaboration across the firm’s nationwide platform.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in employment law, is admitted to the New York bar, and can handle discrimination, wage/hour, and covenants in employment agreements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience practicing before administrative agencies and in New York state and federal court.
• Experience handling employment litigation including discrimination, wage/hour issues, and restrictive covenants.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers proactively on compliance issues and risk under employment law.
• Defend clients in litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with the Employment and Labor group to provide client-focused services.

Skills

Legal writing

Strategic thinking

Employment law

Education

Licensed to practice law in New York

Job description

Goldberg Segalla is seeking an Associate for its Employment and Labor practice in Buffalo, NY. The role involves counseling employers on compliance and defending them in litigation, with collaboration across the firm’s nationwide platform.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in employment law, is admitted to the New York bar, and can handle discrimination, wage/hour, and covenants in employment agreements.