Labor & Employment Associate (Albany/Saratoga Springs, NY)

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC seeks an Associate to join its labor and employment practice in Albany, NY or Saratoga Springs, NY. The candidate should have 1–4 years of litigation or relevant legal experience, including at least one year in labor and employment law, with strong writing skills.

Current NY Bar admission is required. The firm is a large AmLaw 200 full-service firm with multiple offices and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Current NY Bar admission.
• 1–4 years of litigation or relevant legal experience, including at least one year in labor and employment law.
• Strong writing skills plus ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Multitasking

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Client responsiveness

Education

J.D. degree from accredited law school

Current NY Bar admission

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, is seeking an Associate to join its sophisticated labor & employment practice group in its Albany, NY or Saratoga Springs, NY office. Bond is an AmLaw 200, full-service law firm of more than 300 attorneys with 14 offices located across New York State, Boston, MA, Kansas City, KS, Naples, FL and Newark, NJ.

Locations Hiring

Albany, NY or Saratoga Springs, NY

Skills and Educational Requirements

• Current NY Bar admission
• J.D. degree from accredited law school
• The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of litigation or other relevant legal experience, including at least one year of labor and employment law experience
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and promptly respond to client’s needs
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Bond, Schoeneck & King has been recognized by the 2026 U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” statewide and nationally. In particular, Bond has been recognized with three National Tier 1 rankings:

• Employment Law – Management;
• Labor Law – Management;
• Litigation – Labor and Employment.

At Bond, we are committed to delivering the best legal work in the most efficient manner to our clients, and we’re looking for qualified candidates that share the same passion. We have a unique team-oriented collegial culture that welcomes and integrates seasoned and skilled attorneys who seek expanded opportunities for personal and professional growth. Learn more about why Bond is a great place to work.

Interested candidates can learn more about our labor and employment practice here.

Listen to our podcast, Legally Bond.

Questions? Please contact Kelly Capozzi, Legal Recruiter, at [e-mail].

The salary range for this Associate-level role is $110,000 – $160,000, which represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location. Associates may also be eligible for a performance-based annual bonus.

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.