Employment Litigation Associate

LHH Recruitment Solutions; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a litigation attorney in New York with a focus on employment law. This role expects a minimum of two years’ experience in employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, covenants and investigations, with direct client interaction representing employers in both defense and counseling.

The attorney will have opportunities for substantial courtroom exposure and direct partner engagement, with a fast-paced environment and high responsibility early in

Qualifikationen

• Minimum two years of experience practicing employment litigation at a law firm.
• Experience with employment discrimination, retaliation claims, restrictive covenants, internal investigations and traditional labor laws.
• Exposure to employment law issues is essential; not a fit otherwise.
• Direct client interaction representing employers in litigation defense and counseling.

Aufgaben

• Represent employers in employment litigation and counseling matters.
• Engage with partners and handle meaningful responsibilities early in the career.
• Participate in significant courtroom exposure as part of the role.

Kenntnisse

Employment litigation

Employment law knowledge

Client interaction

Courtroom exposure

Ausbildung

New York Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

Our team is working with a midsize law firm, currently looking for a litigation attorney who focuses on employment law.

• Ideal for someone with at least two years of experience practicing employment litigation at a law firm
• Experience should include exposure to employment discrimination, retaliation claims, restrictive covenants, internal investigations, traditional labor laws (collective bargaining negotiations)
• This is not a good fit for a litigator who does not have exposure to employment law issues
• This is a great role for someone who is looking for direct client-interaction representing employers in both litigation defense and counseling for a diverse base of middle-market clients
• This role will allow the attorney to have the opportunity to have significant courtroom exposure and direct partner engagement
• Excellent opportunity for those who want meaningful responsibility earlier on in their careers than at an AmLaw firm, without sacrificing the high quality work
• Must be admitted in New York
• 1700 billable hours for a competitive salary (as well as multiple bonuses)

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