Employment Law Associate – Education Focus & Mentorship

Lippes Mathias LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit‑sharing

Parental leave

Long‑term disability

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Lippes Mathias LLP, based in Buffalo, NY, seeks an Employment Associate with 2–8 years of experience to focus on serving educational institutions, including K-12 districts, charter schools, colleges, and universities.

The role covers HR and employment counseling, employment agreements, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with a path to build a practice and client relationships under senior mentorship.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
• Strong client-service orientation with a desire to develop business over time.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment and education law counsel for K-12 districts, charter schools, colleges, and universities.
• Advise on HR, employment policies, investigations, and related employment matters.
• Engage in wage/hour, discrimination, harassment, and regulatory compliance issues.

Skills

Client-service orientation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Multitasking

Discretion with confidential info

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Lippes Mathias LLP, based in Buffalo, NY, seeks an Employment Associate with 2–8 years of experience to focus on serving educational institutions, including K-12 districts, charter schools, colleges, and universities.

The role covers HR and employment counseling, employment agreements, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with a path to build a practice and client relationships under senior mentorship.