Labor and Employment Associate Junior-Mid-Level (Workplace Class Action Practice)

Latham & Watkins; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate to join its practice group in New York. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in litigation and transactional work with a focus on employment issues. The candidate will manage cases, provide legal counsel, and conduct trainings while being part of a supportive team. This position offers a competitive salary range and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in employment litigation and transactional work.
• Experience handling discrimination cases and wage/hour class actions preferred.
• NJ, PA, or CT bar admissions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple assignments in employment-related litigation and transactional tasks.
• Provide advice and counseling, conduct wage/hour audits, and prepare related documents.
• Conduct employment training and research complex employment law issues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Ability to prioritize

Research and analysis

Education

New York Bar admission

Superior academic credentials

Job description

Labor and Employment Associate - Junior to Mid-Level (Workplace Class Action Practice)

Duane Morris LLP is seeking a labor and employment associate to join its employment practice group in New York. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in employment-related litigation and transactional employment work. This experience includes handling discrimination cases, wage and hour class actions, and contract disputes in federal and state courts and/or before administrative agencies such as the Department of Labor and human rights agencies.

Transactional work includes providing advice and counseling, conducting wage and hour audits, researching and analyzing complex employment law issues, and preparing employment-related documents such as employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, employee handbooks, leave of absence forms, and employee communications. Experience in traditional labor law and conducting employment training is also preferred.

The candidate must be able to manage multiple assignments, be strategic and detail-oriented, demonstrate a high sense of urgency, and prioritize effectively. Superior academic credentials and New York Bar admission are required; NJ, PA, or CT bar admissions are a plus. Duane Morris is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/M/F/D/V. A hybrid work schedule is available.

The target annual pay range for this role in New York City is $225,000-$295,000. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, market factors, and business needs. This range is part of the firm's total compensation package, which may include bonuses, incentives, and firm-sponsored benefits.

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