Employment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its Melville, NY team. The candidate will defend and litigate employment-related claims, provide counsel to employers on labor law issues, and represent clients in court, before agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 4+ years of experience with a preference for employment law, and current NY Bar admission.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4+ years of experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background.
• Current NY Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of state and federal agency procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and discrimination charges.
• Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations.

Skills

Strong communication

Legal research & writing

Multitasking

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join their team in Melville, NY. The successful candidate will work on a variety of employment-related claims and provide legal counsel to employers on labor law issues.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and discrimination charges.
• Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4+ years of experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background.
• Current NY Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of state and federal agency procedures.li>
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account.
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.