Labor & Employment Attorney — Flexible Schedule + PTO

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative, friendly environment

Flexible work schedule

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot in New York seeks a Labor & Employment Associate to join our national labor and employment defense and business litigation practice. You will handle a broad range of matters, including wrongful terminations, discrimination, wage disputes, and labor relations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited school, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and is in good standing with the state bar. Strong research, writing, and negotiation skills, plus meticulous attention to detail, are

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in labor law, legal research, legal writing, and litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and provide accurate legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex legal concepts.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and legal projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and labor relations.
• Conducting thorough legal research to support case preparation and provide accurate legal advice to clients.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and employment contracts.
• Developing litigation strategies and representing clients in court, arbitrations, and before administrative bodies.
• Providing proactive legal advice to clients to help them avoid potential labor and employment issues.
• Keeping abreast of changes in labor and employment law and advising clients accordingly.
• Collaborating with other attorneys in the firm on complex cases and legal projects.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Jobot in New York seeks a Labor & Employment Associate to join our national labor and employment defense and business litigation practice. You will handle a broad range of matters, including wrongful terminations, discrimination, wage disputes, and labor relations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited school, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and is in good standing with the state bar. Strong research, writing, and negotiation skills, plus meticulous attention to detail, are