Labor & Employment Associate — Wage & Hour Litigator (Hybrid)

Joseph Michaels International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International’s Labor & Employment Practice Group in New York seeks an Associate Attorney with substantial employment litigation experience to handle sophisticated matters for a diverse client base in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate possesses a top-tier JD, New York Bar admission in good standing, 5–7 years of experience focused on wage and hour issues, and the ability to leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and client service.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 5–7 years of substantive employment law experience, with a strong focus on wage and hour litigation and counseling.
• Significant experience advising employers on compliance with federal, state and local wage and hour laws.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor and employment litigation matters, from inception through resolution.
• Advise employers on complex workplace law issues, including employee relations, compliance, and risk management.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and executive compensation provisions.
• Represent clients in disputes involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
• Aptitude to apply AI driven and emerging technologies effectively to enhance efficiency, client service, and legal work product.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategic, practical solutions tailored to client needs.

Skills

Wage and hour litigation

Employment counseling

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Joseph Michaels International’s Labor & Employment Practice Group in New York seeks an Associate Attorney with substantial employment litigation experience to handle sophisticated matters for a diverse client base in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate possesses a top-tier JD, New York Bar admission in good standing, 5–7 years of experience focused on wage and hour issues, and the ability to leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and client service.