Labor & Employment Associate (Syracuse)

Miami-Dade Bar; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in Syracuse, NY seeks an Associate with strong litigation experience, including labor and employment matters. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and current NY Bar admission; 2–5 years in law firm or related settings is preferred.

The firm emphasizes teamwork and a collaborative culture, offering a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $160,000, plus potential bonus based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the NY Bar.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2–5 years of litigation experience, including labor and employment.
• Strong writing, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented with solid interpersonal communication.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Multitasking

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

J.D. degree from accredited law school

Current NY Bar admission

Job description

Location

Syracuse, NY

Skills and Educational Requirements

• Current NY Bar admission
• J.D. degree from accredited law school
• The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of law firm or other relevant legal experience in litigation, including some experience in labor and employment law matters
• 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 PLLC 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; and
• 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.

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.