Labor & Employment Associate Attorney / Junior to Mid-Level

Job Juncture; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join their dynamic Employment Practice Group in New York. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in diverse labor and employment matters, representing clients in litigation and advising on compliance with federal and state laws. You will work alongside highly-regarded attorneys in a collaborative environment that values strategic thinking and high-quality work. With a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work schedule, this position supports a healthy work-life balance while fostering professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits Suite

Hybrid Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in employment-related litigation and transactional work.
• Strong academic record and JD from a top-tier law school.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation matters.
• Draft and review employment agreements and workplace policies.
• Advise clients on compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Employment Law Knowledge

Litigation Experience

Transactional Law Experience

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Bar Admission in New York

NJ, PA, or CT Bar admissions

Job description

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney / Junior to Mid-Level

Salary: $225,000 - $295,000 per year

Location: New York, NY

Posted: May 08 2025

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney / Junior to Mid-Level

Location: New York, New York

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a skilled and motivated Junior to Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join theirEmployment Practice Group in New York.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Bar Admission in New York.
• NJ,PA, or CT Bar admissions are a plus.
• 2–5 years of substantive experience in employment-related litigation and transactional employment work.
• Experience handling wage and hour class actions,discrimination cases, and contract disputes in federal and state court and administrative agencies like the Department of Labor.
• Transactional experience, including drafting employment-related documents (e.g., employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, employee handbooks) and conducting federal and state employment law research.
• Familiarity with traditional labor law, wage and hour audits, and conducting employment training is desirable.
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple assignments, and a high sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation matters, including discrimination claims, wage and hour class actions, and administrative agency proceedings.
• Draft and review employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related documents.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws, as well as conduct wage and hour audits.
• Assist clients with employment training programs and traditional labor law matters.
• Provide strategic and practical advice on complex employment law issues.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and complex labor and employment matters for a variety of clients. You will join a collaborative and dynamic team that values strategic thinking and high-quality work. The firm provides a supportive environment where associates can grow professionally, working alongside highly-regarded attorneys in the field.

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, including an annual salary range of $225,000–$295,000, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, a comprehensive benefits suite, and a hybrid work schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample.

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