Description:
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP's Labor & Employment Practice Group is seeking a highly motivated mid-level associate with a solid background in handling litigation, compliance and counseling work. Ideal candidates will have previous law firm experience, and at least 3 years of experience advising employers on a broad range of labor & employment matters, including:- Advise employers on federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave issues
- Draft and review employment policies and agreements
- Handle agency investigations (EEOC, DOL, state agencies)
- Assist with employment litigation matters including discovery and depositions
- Support labor relations matters including union issues, collective bargaining, and arbitration.
Candidates must also possess:
- JD from an accredited law school
- 3-4 years of labor & employment law experience
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
- Excellent client-relation skills and comfort with working with different clients, and
- Top academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills.
We have a strong preference for the candidate to be based in our Los Angeles office location. Bar admission is required in an attorney's resident and/or affiliated office.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts (law, and graduate, if applicable).
The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in Los Angeles if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications (e.g., JD/technology) for example. Salary Range: $250,000 - $275,000. Kelley Drye offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our comprehensive benefits program helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address your personal and family needs. Programs include health benefits, life insurance and disability income protection, paid parental leave, retirement savings and planning, college coaching, child and elder care offerings, and more. We currently have a hybrid work policy.
Please be advised that all communications regarding open positions at our firm will exclusively originate from email addresses ending in @kelleydrye.com. We encourage you to exercise caution and verify the source of any communication claiming to represent our firm.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
