Employment Litigation Associate

Crea Legal Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package

Job summary

Crea Legal Search seeks a Labor & Employment Associate for its New York office. The candidate will handle employment litigation, counseling, and traditional labor matters, with 4–7 years of experience and a JD from an accredited law school.

NY bar admission or waiver is required/possible. The role involves drafting pleadings, advising clients on compliance with laws, investigating workplace misconduct, and negotiating settlements, with support to senior attorneys on complex cases and trial

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in employment litigation, counseling, and traditional labor work.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York bar, or the ability to waive in asap.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for employment litigation cases.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on labor and employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist with internal investigations into workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions in employment disputes.
• Provide support to Senior Attorneys in complex matters, including trial preparation and appearances.

Skills

Employment litigation

Employment counseling

Labor law

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

An Am Law 100 firm is currently in search of a Labor & Employment Associate for their New York office.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• 4-7 years of comprehensive experience in employment litigation, employment counseling, and traditional labor work, demonstrating a strong understanding of labor and employment law intricacies.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York bar, or the ability to waive in asap.

Duties:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for employment litigation cases.
• Providing legal advice and counsel to clients on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assisting with internal investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Participating in negotiations and settlement discussions with opposing parties in employment disputes.
• Providing support to Senior Attorneys in complex employment litigation matters, including trial preparation and courtroom appearances.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $260,000 - $435,000
• Annual billable hours target of 1900.
• Additionally, the firm provides an exceptional benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of their employees.