Labor & Employment Attorney

Orion Placement; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with firm contributions

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Recognized as a Best Place to Work since 2019

Job summary

A respected law firm in the City of Rochester is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney to provide legal advice on workplace matters. The ideal candidate should be licensed to practice law in New York and have at least 3 years of experience in labor and employment law. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $160,000 based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), profit sharing, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are required.
• Ability to build client trust and communicate clearly.
• Works well in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment law and workplace matters.
• Counsel clients on federal and state compliance.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and court proceedings.
• Deliver training on labor practices.
• Draft employment agreements and negotiate labor contracts.

Skills

Legal research and writing skills

Ability to build client trust

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed to practice law in New York

3+ years of experience in labor and employment law

Job description

About the job Labor & Employment Attorney

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at one of our clients offices in Syracuse, Rochester, or Binghamton, NY.

Note: You must be licensed to practice law in New York and have at least 3 years of experience in labor and employment law. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected law firm with over 30 years of experience dedicated to representing public school districts, BOCES, and a wide range of employers. Known for fostering a collaborative work culture and consistently ranked as one of Central New Yorks Best Places to Work, the firm emphasizes excellence in client service, professional development, and legal innovation in employment and education law.

Job Description

• Provide legal advice on employment law, labor relations, and workplace matters
• Counsel clients on federal and state compliance, workplace policies, and legal risks
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, arbitrations, and court proceedings
• Deliver training and guidance on labor and employment practices
• Draft employment agreements, conduct investigations, and negotiate labor contracts

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York
• 3+ years of experience in labor and employment law
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to build client trust and communicate clearly
• Works well in a collaborative, team-oriented setting

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a firm known for stability, growth, and a mission-driven legal practice
• Salary range of $110,000 -$160,000 depending on experience
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Full benefits package including 401(k) with firm contributions, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work since 2019