Description:
Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 120+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.We are a prominent Law Firm seeking an associate attorney for its Employment Law department. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented team member with strong communication skills and a desire to grow their practice. Experience with Labor and Employment practice a must.
Successful Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Labor and Employment attorney with 7-10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment litigation, including both federal and state court jurisdictions as well as before regulatory agencies including the EEOC, NYS DHR, and the NYCCHR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling employment-related litigation from discovery through trial including drafting discovery motions, motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
- Handling and employer arbitrations cases before administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New York State Division of Human Rights.
- Handling agency compliance actions including audits and inspections.
- Researching and providing legal advice and guidance on employment law matters, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour issues.
- Handling agency compliance actions including audits and inspections.
- Handling and employer arbitrations cases before administrative tribunals such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New York State Division of Human Rights.
- Handling employment-related litigation from discovery through trial including drafting discovery motions, motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
- Conducting legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, policies, and
- Collaborating with client's internal stakeholders, including HR, management, and other legal teams, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Staying informed about developments in employment law and advise on potential impacts to the organization.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar association.
- 7-10 years of experience practicing employment
- State and federal court litigation
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including writing, proofreading, and outreach programming.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced