Employment & Labor Associate Attorney

Location: Hartford or Stamford, Connecticut (Hybrid) | Schedule: Full-time, hybrid with 3–4 days per week in office | Compensation: $202,500.00 - $227,500.00 per year

Overview

A well-regarded law firm with a sophisticated labor and employment practice and a strong base of institutional clients is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate Attorney. This role offers broad exposure to counseling, compliance, investigations, training, litigation, and agency work, with the opportunity to build a practice alongside an experienced, collaborative team known for high-quality work and strong client relationships.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on employment and labor law issues, including counseling, compliance, and workplace best practices
• Handle employment litigation matters in state and federal court with partner oversight
• Represent clients before state and federal agencies in employment-related proceedings
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with training initiatives
• Draft, review, and advise on workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related documents
• Support employment diligence and advise on employment issues tied to corporate transactions
• Take and defend depositions, manage discovery, and prepare motions and related filings
• Provide practical, business-minded legal advice to clients across industries
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and client priorities effectively
• Supervise junior associates and staff as appropriate

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of employment and/or labor law experience
• Connecticut bar admission required
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and project management skills
• Knowledge of Connecticut state and federal court procedural and evidentiary rules
• Experience handling employment litigation and administrative proceedings
• Experience providing employment counseling and practical client advice
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Ability to work directly with clients and deliver strong service

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supervising junior attorneys or staff is a plus
• Multi-state counseling, workplace investigations, employment diligence, and handbook/policy drafting experience are strongly preferred
• Admission in multiple jurisdictions is a plus
• Strong academics preferred

Compensation and benefits

• $202,500.00 - $227,500.00 per year
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Why this role

This position offers a sophisticated labor and employment platform with a broad practice mix, meaningful client contact, and substantive responsibility within a collaborative culture that emphasizes in-person mentorship and training.