Labor & Employment Associate Attorney / Junior to Mid-Level
Labor & Employment Associate Attorney / Junior to Mid-Level
Location: New York, New York
Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a skilled and motivated Junior to Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join their Employment Practice Group in New York(link removed)>
Candidate Profile:
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record(link removed)>
- Bar Admission in New York(link removed)>
- NJ, PA, or CT Bar admissions are a plus.
- 25 years of substantive experience in employment-related litigation and transactional employment work(link removed)>
- Experience handling wage and hour class actions, discrimination cases, and contract disputes in federal and state court and administrative agencies like the Department of Labor.
- Transactional experience, including drafting employment-related documents (e.g., employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, employee handbooks) and conducting federal and state employment law research(link removed)>
- Familiarity with traditional labor law, wage and hour audits, and conducting employment training is desirable.
- Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple assignments, and a high sense of urgency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in employment-related litigation matters, including discrimination claims, wage and hour class actions, and administrative agency proceedings.
- Draft and review employment and severance agreements, workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related documents.
- Advise clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws, as well as conduct wage and hour audits.
- Assist clients with employment training programs and traditional labor law matters.
- Provide strategic and practical advice on complex employment law issues.
Why Join Us?
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and complex labor and employment matters for a variety of clients. You will join a collaborative and dynamic team that values strategic thinking and high-quality work. The firm provides a supportive environment where associates can grow professionally, working alongside highly-regarded attorneys in the field.
The firm offers a competitive compensation package, including an annual salary range of $225,000$295,000, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, a comprehensive benefits suite, and a hybrid work schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance(link removed)>
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample(link removed)>