Labor & Employment Associate Attorney (Management-Side)

Protouch Staffing; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney (Management-Side) in Melville, NY. The ideal candidate will handle complex employment matters, litigation, and labor relations for school districts and educational institutions.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission, with several years of labor and employment experience. The role is based at the Melville office, offering the chance to collaborate with a seasoned legal team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• Several years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably on the management side.
• Experience representing school districts, public entities, or educational institutions is highly preferred.
• Strong litigation, legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a law firm environment.
• Willingness to work primarily from the firm's Melville, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Represent school districts and educational institutions in labor and employment-related matters.
• Handle employment litigation in federal and state courts.
• Advise clients on labor and employment laws, regulations, and compliance matters.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations, and dispute resolution.
• Provide legal counsel on employment disputes, workplace policies, and labor relations.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Manage cases and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation

Legal Research

Writing

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Independent & Teamwork

Education

J.D. from ABET/ACLS-accredited law school

New York State Bar Admission

Job description

Summary Our client, a well-established law firm in Melville, New York, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Labor & Employment Associate Attorney (Management-Side). The ideal candidate will have strong management-side labor and employment law experience, with a focus on representing school districts and other educational institutions. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex employment matters, litigation, and labor relations while working closely with an established legal team.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Represent school districts and educational institutions in labor and employment-related matters.
• Handle employment litigation in federal and state courts.
• Advise clients on labor and employment laws, regulations, and compliance matters.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, labor arbitrations, and dispute resolution.
• Provide legal counsel on employment disputes, workplace policies, and labor relations.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Manage cases and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications & Skills

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• Several years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably on the management side.
• Experience representing school districts, public entities, or educational institutions is highly preferred.
• Strong litigation, legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a law firm environment.
• Willingness to work primarily from the firm's Melville, NY office.