Labor & Employment Associate

5 Legal; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An AmLaw 50 firm seeks an associate to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group in Philadelphia. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of employment-related matter experience and will defend employers in employment-law litigation, including single plaintiff, class actions, and multi-party disputes.

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and communication skills, be licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar; NJ licensure is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in employment-related matters.
• Excellent academics and strong written and verbal communication.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar; NJ licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment-law litigation, including single plaintiff and class actions.
• Counsel employers on all areas of employment law.
• Collaborate with the Labor and Employment Practice Group in Philadelphia.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

AmLaw 50 firm seeks an associate to join their Labor and Employment Practice Group.

Ideal candidates will have 4 - 6 years experience in employment-related matters to be based in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience defending employers in employment-law litigation, including single plaintiff, class actions and multi-party disputes, and counselling employers in all areas of employment law.

Ideal candidates will have excellent academic backgrounds as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar. Additional licensure and good standing with the New Jersey State Bar is a plus.