Labor amp Employment Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Associate to counsel a diverse client base on labor and employment matters. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in counseling public, private, union and non-union clients, with strong writing and communication skills and the ability to develop service strategies.

The role involves employment litigation, workplace investigations, and drafting employment-related documents for clients across sectors.

Qualifications

• JD degree required and NY bar admission or waiver eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience counseling clients across public, private, union and non-union sectors.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on labor, employment compliance, and workplace investigations.
• Handle employee complaints, misconduct, and discipline matters.
• Address discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-hour claims.
• Engage in employment litigation and document drafting.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

New York State Bar admission or eligibility for waiver

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor & Employment Associate in Buffalo, New York. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience counseling public, private, union, and non-union clients on various labor and employment matters.

Duties

• Counsel clients on employment compliance and workplace investigations.
• Handle employee complaints, misconduct, and discipline matters.
• Address discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour claims.
• Engage in employment litigation.
• Draft, review, and update employment-related documents.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to waive into the New York State Bar.
• Superior verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients and develop service strategies.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

New York State Bar admission or eligibility for waiver.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.

Experience

Experience in employment law and litigation.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.