Labor and Employment Associate

Abrams Fensterman; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Additional firm-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Abrams Fensterman, LLP seeks a Labor and Employment Associate in Rochester, NY. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of employment law and litigation experience, and is admitted to the NY State Bar.

The role involves handling disputes across federal and state courts and agencies. You will represent employers in proceedings, draft pleadings, and provide strategic guidance on hiring, discipline, and wage-hour issues, working with a collaborative firm across practice areas.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• 7–10 years of employment law experience including litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litiga­tion from discovery to trial, drafting motions and pleadings.
• Represent employers in EEOC, NYS DHR, and local agency proceedings.
• Oversee agency audits, investigations, and inspections.
• Provide advice on hiring, employee relations, terminations and wage/hour issues.
• Research and develop litigation strategies and client recommendations.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies.
• Collaborate with HR, management, and legal teams to ensure compliance.
• Monitor federal, state and local employment law developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NY State Bar

Job description

Labor and Employment Associate

About Us

Abrams Fensterman, LLP is a prominent, full-service law firm committed to providing clients with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the expertise of more than 120 attorneys who bring decades of combined experience and practical problem-solving skills across a broad range of practice areas.

We are seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to join our Labor and Employment practice in our Rochester, NY office. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated attorney with substantial employment law and litigation experience who is interested in handling a diverse range of employment-related matters while working collaboratively with attorneys across the firm.

Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of relevant Labor and Employment law experience, with a strong background in employment-related litigation in both federal and state courts, as well as proceedings before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), New York State Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR), and Monroe County Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Unit.The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing litigation matters while maintaining excellent communication and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employment-related litigation from discovery through trial, including drafting pleadings, discovery motions, motions to dismiss, and summary judgment motions.
• Represent employers in administrative proceedings before agencies such as the EEOC, NYS DHR, and Monroe County EEO Unit, as well as in employment-related arbitration matters.
• Handle agency compliance actions, including audits, investigations, and inspections.
• Research and provide legal advice on employment law matters, including hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour compliance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to develop litigation strategies and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with clients, human resources professionals, management teams, and other legal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Monitor developments in federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and advise clients regarding potential impacts on their operations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar and membership in good standing.
• 7–10 years of experience practicing employment law, including both state and federal court litigation.
• Demonstrated experience handling employment litigation and administrative agency proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including legal drafting, proofreading, and client outreach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Compensation

Salary: $145,000–$175,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, subject to confirmation for the Rochester office.

Benefits

Abrams Fensterman, LLP offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits

Work Location:

Rochester, NY