Labor & Employment Associate

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative environment

Flexible work schedule

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate for their New York office, joining a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense and business litigation.

You will represent clients in wage-hour disputes, wrongful termination and discrimination matters, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and agreements, and develop litigation strategies for court, arbitrations, and administrative hearings. JD required; 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience in labor law, legal research, writing, and litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in labor and employment matters including wrongful termination, discrimination, wage-hour disputes, and labor relations.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and advise clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and employment contracts.
• Develop litigation strategies and represent clients in court, arbitrations, and before agencies.
• Provide proactive legal advice to help clients avoid issues.
• Stay updated on changes in labor and employment law and advise accordingly.
• Collaborate with other attorneys on complex cases.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Legal research software

Job description

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colleen Gormley

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client, a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense and business litigation, is seeking to add a Labor & Employment Associate to their New York office!

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Collaborative, friendly environment
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous PTO

Job Details

Responsibilities

As a Labor & Employment Associate, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Representing clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and labor relations.
• Conducting thorough legal research to support case preparation and provide accurate legal advice to clients.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and employment contracts.
• Developing litigation strategies and representing clients in court, arbitrations, and before administrative bodies.
• Providing proactive legal advice to clients to help them avoid potential labor and employment issues.
• Keeping abreast of changes in labor and employment law and advising clients accordingly.
• Collaborating with other attorneys in the firm on complex cases and legal projects.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in labor law, legal research, legal writing, and litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and provide accurate legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex legal concepts.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and legal projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards.

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