Attorney - Employment Law

Job Description

Job Description

Attorney

Attorney  

Position Overview
Full service high volume regional law firm with five offices across New York State is seeking a dedicated Attorney to join our legal team with a primary focus on employment law matters. The Attorney will provide expert legal advice, manage client relationships, draft and review legal documents, and represent clients in dispute resolution and litigation as needed. This role prioritizes strong employment law knowledge and analytical skills, and supports both advisory and advocacy functions to protect client interests and achieve favorable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues including discrimination, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, workplace policies, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, settlement agreements, severance packages, and internal investigation reports.
• Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other court filings relevant to employment and related litigation.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings, mediations, arbitration, and court hearings; manage litigation strategy and case preparation when litigation is pursued.
• Manage client relationships by providing timely communication, case updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations tailored to client objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel on cross-functional matters, including company-wide employment policy updates, training, and preventive risk management.
• Maintain accurate case files, billing records, and comply with firm policies and ethical obligations, including client confidentiality and conflict checks.
• Stay current on changes in employment law, regulations, and precedent; propose updates to practice approaches and client advisories as necessary.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 2+ years of experience and strong knowledge in commercial litigation; proven ability to advise clients on workplace issues and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; experience drafting pleadings, agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload, prioritize deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client-service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable representing clients in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and court; litigation experience is preferred.
• Nice-to-have: experience in Labor and Employment matters, Commercial Litigation, and a track record handling complex disputes in these areas.
• High standard of professionalism, ethics, and attention to detail; ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.

- 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$140000 - $150000 USD per year