Senior Labor & Employment Associate - Litigation

Abrams Fensterman, LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Additional firm-sponsored benefits

Job summary

Abrams Fensterman, LLP in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Associate to manage a diverse employment-law practice, including federal and state litigation and administrative proceedings. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the firm and handle a broad range of matters with diligence.

The ideal candidate possesses 7–10 years of employment-law experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to independently manage matters while

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• 7–10 years of employment law experience.
• Experience handling state and federal court litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment-related litigation from discovery through trial, including pleadings and motions.
• Represent employers before EEOC, NYS DHR, and Monroe County EEO Unit in administrative processes.
• Handle agency compliance actions, including audits and investigations.
• Provide legal advice on hiring, employee relations, terminations, and wage-hour compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements and policies.
• Collaborate with HR and management to ensure legal compliance.
• Monitor changes in labor and employment laws and advise clients accordingly.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Abrams Fensterman, LLP in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Associate to manage a diverse employment-law practice, including federal and state litigation and administrative proceedings. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the firm and handle a broad range of matters with diligence.

The ideal candidate possesses 7–10 years of employment-law experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to independently manage matters while