Labor and Employment Associate

Abrams Fensterman, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Abrams Fensterman, LLP seeks an experienced Labor and Employment associate to join its Employment Law department in Lake Success, NY. The successful candidate will handle employment-related litigation, provide guidance on compliance, and collaborate with HR and management to advance client interests.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of employment law experience, solid experience before federal/state courts and agencies (EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR), and strong writing and communications skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 7–10 years of employment law experience.
• Experience in state and federal court litigation.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment-related litigation from discovery to trial.
• Draft discovery motions, motions to dismiss, and summary judgment motions.
• Represent employer before EEOC and NYSDHR.
• Ensure agency compliance actions including audits.
• Provide guidance on hiring, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, wage and hour issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies.
• Collaborate with HR and management to ensure legal compliance.
• Stay informed about developments in employment law.

Skills

Labor and Employment

Litigation

Communication skills

Research skills

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 120+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

We are a prominent Law Firm seeking an associate attorney for its Employment Law department.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented team member with strong communication skills and a desire to grow their practice. Experience with Labor and Employment practice a must.

Successful Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Labor and Employment attorney with 7-10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment litigation, including both federal and state court jurisdictions as well as before regulatory agencies including the EEOC, NYS DHR, and the NYCCHR.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling employment-related litigation from discovery through trial including drafting discovery motions, motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
• Handling and employer arbitrations cases before administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New York State Division of Human Rights.
• Handling agency compliance actions including audits and inspections.
• Researching and providing legal advice and guidance on employment law matters, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour issues.
• Handling agency compliance actions including audits and inspections.
• Handling and employer arbitrations cases before administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New York State Division of Human Rights.
• Handling employment-related litigation from discovery through trial including drafting discovery motions, motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, policies, and
• Collaborating with client’s internal stakeholders, including HR, management, and other legal teams, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Staying informed about developments in employment law and advise on potential impacts to the organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar association.
• 7-10 years of experience practicing employment
• State and federal court litigation
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, proofreading, and outreach programming.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced

Salary: $145k-$175k Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits: 401k, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, PTO, and more

This position is based out of Lake Success, NY