Employment Law Associate — Proactive NY Attorney

Romano Law; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Diversity valued

Collaborative environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Romano Law seeks a stellar attorney with 4–6 full years’ experience in employment law and a license to practice in New York. You will advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues, draft and review pleadings and contracts, and manage multiple contemporaneous projects for a growing firm.

You are conscientious, proactive, and thrive under pressure, delivering practical, plain-English guidance and high-quality results while contributing to client development and the firm’s growth.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of experience in employment law.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Conscientious and thorough with strong accuracy.
• Proactive, driven and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of the Employment Department.
• Manage multiple projects with learning opportunities.
• Provide innovative, solution-oriented advice based on experience.
• Maintain established standards of quality and accuracy in all work.
• Advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues with plain-English guidance.
• Draft, review, and revise demand letters, complaints, and motion papers in employment disputes.
• Assist with agency submissions, discovery requests/responses, and depositions prep.
• Draft and update contracts, handbooks, and employment-related agreements.
• Lead by example with strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Contribute to client development, marketing, and firm growth.

Skills

Employment law

Client advisory

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Proactive

Education

New York Bar license

Job description

Romano Law seeks a stellar attorney with 4–6 full years’ experience in employment law and a license to practice in New York. You will advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues, draft and review pleadings and contracts, and manage multiple contemporaneous projects for a growing firm.

You are conscientious, proactive, and thrive under pressure, delivering practical, plain-English guidance and high-quality results while contributing to client development and the firm’s growth.