Senior Labor & Employment Associate

Abrams Fensterman, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Abrams Fensterman, LLP seeks an experienced Labor and Employment associate to join its Employment Law department in Lake Success, NY. The successful candidate will handle employment-related litigation, provide guidance on compliance, and collaborate with HR and management to advance client interests.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of employment law experience, solid experience before federal/state courts and agencies (EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR), and strong writing and communications skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 7–10 years of employment law experience.
• Experience in state and federal court litigation.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment-related litigation from discovery to trial.
• Draft discovery motions, motions to dismiss, and summary judgment motions.
• Represent employer before EEOC and NYSDHR.
• Ensure agency compliance actions including audits.
• Provide guidance on hiring, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, wage and hour issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies.
• Collaborate with HR and management to ensure legal compliance.
• Stay informed about developments in employment law.

Skills

Labor and Employment

Litigation

Communication skills

Research skills

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Abrams Fensterman, LLP seeks an experienced Labor and Employment associate to join its Employment Law department in Lake Success, NY. The successful candidate will handle employment-related litigation, provide guidance on compliance, and collaborate with HR and management to advance client interests.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of employment law experience, solid experience before federal/state courts and agencies (EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR), and strong writing and communications skills.