Description:
A Client-Focused Law Firm is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate with 2-3 years of relevant experience to join our team in Hawthorne, New York. This role offers hands-on experience handling claims before administrative agencies (EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR) and in federal and state court; excellent research and writing skills; involves conducting investigations and preparing position statements, pleadings, discovery (document demands, interrogatories, and depositions), and motions (including motions for summary judgment). Areas include employment discrimination, retaliation, civil rights, wage and hour, and related matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of their cases in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:
- Manage cases independently from inception through resolution.
- Draft high-quality motions, pleadings, and discovery documents.
- Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, offering updates and strategic guidance.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters and contribute to case strategy.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
- 2-3 years of experience in labor and employment law.
- Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills required.
- Proven ability to handle multiple matters and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Professional, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
