Labor & Employment Junior/Midlevel Associate

Latham & Watkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Junior/Midlevel Associate to join their Labor and Employment practice. The position requires 2 to 5 years of experience in a large law firm, with a focus on complex commercial litigation, including wage and hour, discrimination, and class-action cases. Candidates must possess active New York Bar membership and be prepared for a dynamic role addressing significant legal issues.

Benefits

401(k) Eligibility

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a large law firm.
• Experience with ESI discovery and briefing motions.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation cases in labor and employment law.
• Work on wage and hour, discrimination, and class-action lawsuits.

Skills

Employment Law

Complex Commercial Litigation

Single and/or Multi-Plaintiff Litigation

Wage and Hour Law

Discrimination Law

Class-Action Lawsuits

Education

Active New York Bar Membership

Job description

Labor & Employment Junior/Midlevel Associate

Seeking a junior or midlevel associate with 2 to 5 years of large law firm experience to join our labor and employment practice in our New York office. The successful applicant should possess employment law or other complex commercial litigation experience, including single and/or multi-plaintiff litigation in federal and state court and arbitration, working on wage and hour, discrimination, and other class-action lawsuits, briefing motions, and handling ESI discovery. Active New York Bar membership is required.

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For positions in New York, the salary wage range for this job posting is $225,000 to $435,000.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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