Labor & Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Associate New York,NY, US 6939397 2 days ago Job Description Experience: Mid Level Salary: $250,000 - $305,000 per year Responsibilities Advise employers on federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and leave issues Counsel clients on traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, union-related matters, labor-management relations, and proceedings before the NLRB Draft and update employment policies, employee handbooks, employment agreements, separation agreements, and other workplace-related documents Manage agency investigations involving the EEOC, DOL, and state and local agencies Handle employment and labor disputes in federal and state courts, as well as administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, position statements, discovery motions, and other legal filings Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document collection and production, subpoenas, and discovery disputes Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and corporate representatives Work directly with clients and senior attorneys on sophisticated employment and labor matters Assist with proactive employment counseling and compliance matters designed to help clients minimize litigation risk Qualifications JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials 3–6 years of Labor & Employment experience in a law firm environment Experience with employment litigation, counseling, compliance, and/or traditional labor matters Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills Strong judgment and attention to detail High emotional intelligence and the ability to develop strong client and team relationships Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to providing exceptional client service Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining a high-quality work product Admission to the New York Bar required A bit about us: We are a highly respected, full-service law firm with a long-standing Labor & Employment practice representing employers in complex and high-stakes workplace matters. Our attorneys advise and defend employers across a broad range of labor and employment issues, including litigation, compliance, traditional labor relations, and workplace counseling. The Labor & Employment team represents clients in state and federal courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitration and mediation. Matters range from employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower, and breach of contract claims to restrictive covenant disputes, partnership and fiduciary duty matters, and employment class actions. The team also works proactively with employers to help prevent disputes before they arise. Attorneys counsel clients on employment law compliance, workplace policies, employee relations, traditional labor matters, organized labor, and other issues affecting today's workplace. The firm has built its reputation through a combination of sophisticated legal work, strong client relationships, and a collaborative approach. It is a growing platform with a strong commitment to developing attorneys and building long-term careers from within. With a culture that emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful responsibility, attorneys have the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners while taking an active role in sophisticated matters and developing their own client relationships. Why join us? Meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience- A practice built for both litigation and counseling- Genuine mentorship- A place to build a career- Sophisticated clients and complex work - A more personal law firm experience - Associates work on sophisticated matters with experienced attorneys and are given the opportunity to take real ownership of their work. For attorneys coming from larger platforms, the leaner team structure can provide significantly more direct involvement in matters and greater exposure to clients. The Labor & Employment team handles the full spectrum of employer-side work, from high-stakes litigation and agency proceedings to day-to-day employment counseling and traditional labor matters. This creates an opportunity to build a well-rounded practice rather than being limited to one narrow area. Professional development is taken seriously. Associates work closely with senior attorneys who are invested in helping them develop their legal skills, take on greater responsibility, and build long-term careers within the firm. Associates work closely with experienced attorneys who are passionate about helping employers win litigation, manage disputes, and protect business interests. Despite the sophistication of the work, the environment remains personal and relationship-driven. Attorneys have meaningful access to partners and colleagues, and the firm's collaborative culture is evident from the recruiting process through day-to-day work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leoforce