Labor & Employment Associate (Attorney) - Hartford, CT or Stamford, CT

Oak Ridge Legal Search; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Hybrid work schedule

Collaborative and collegial environment

Job summary

Oak Ridge Legal Search is working with an Am Law 200 firm seeking a mid- to senior-level Labor and Employment Associate for their Hartford or Stamford office. This role involves providing multi-state employment counseling and managing litigation and client projects. The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience and must be admitted to the Connecticut Bar or able to gain admission. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus program, and a hybrid work schedule in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience providing multi-state employment counseling.
• Connecticut Bar admission, or ability to become admitted upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-state employment counseling to business leaders.
• Manage multiple litigation and client projects efficiently.

Skills

Multi-state employment counseling

Litigation management

Client advising

Education

Graduation from law school

Job description

Overview

We are working with an Am Law 200 firm, seeking a mid- to senior-level Labor and Employment Associate to join their Hartford or Stamford office.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-state employment counseling to business leaders; conduct employment diligence; advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions; defend employment cases, including investigating claims, taking and defending depositions, managing the discovery process, preparing and arguing motions (discovery, dispositive, and other motions) in state and federal court; represent clients in administrative proceedings; review, advise, and draft multi-state workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related materials.
• Manage multiple litigation and client projects efficiently and effectively; demonstrate an interest in building a labor and employment practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience providing multi-state employment counseling to business leaders; graduation from law school and practice experience required. Connecticut Bar admission, or the ability to become admitted in Connecticut upon hire, is required.

Compensation and Environment

In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers a bonus program, a comprehensive benefits package, a 401(k) plan, a hybrid work schedule, a collaborative and collegial environment, and other perks. The firm has been recognized in rankings for culture and diversity.