Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Labor & Employment practice. The ideal candidate will provide litigation and counseling support to employers on a broad range of workplace matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, labor relations, and collective bargaining-related issues. This role focuses on delivering strategic legal advice, managing cases from intake through resolution, and representing clients in administrative agencies, arbitration, and court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of labor and employment matters, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Provide counseling to employers on compliance with federal and state employment laws, policies, and best practices.
• Represent clients before administrative agencies and tribunals, including EEOC and state human relations commissions, and in court and arbitration proceedings.
• Prepare and respond to charges and complaints filed with agencies (e.g., EEOC, PHRC), draft position statements, and coordinate responses to subpoenas and agency investigations.
• Handle labor relations matters, including grievances, arbitration (including Act 111 matters where applicable), collective bargaining support, and union-related disputes.
• Conduct witness interviews and internal investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, or misconduct, and prepare clear, practical investigation reports and remedial recommendations.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, employee handbooks, policies, and other employment-related documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategy, attend client meetings, and deliver clear, practical legal advice to HR and management teams.
• Maintain accurate matter files, billing records, and case status updates, and meet firm and client billing targets and deadlines.
• Stay current on developments in labor and employment law and provide training or presentations to clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in which the firm practices.
• 2+ years of substantive litigation and counseling experience in labor and employment law (or equivalent experience demonstrating relevant skills).
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws, and practical experience with employee relations and compliance issues.
• Experience representing clients before administrative agencies such as the EEOC and state human relations commissions (PHRC) is strongly preferred.
• Experience in employment litigation, including motion practice, depositions, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Act 111 procedures and labor arbitration practice is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive pleadings and legal memoranda.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and work collaboratively with HR and management.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a commitment to quality client service.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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