This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colleen Gormley Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year A bit about us: Our client, a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense and business litigation, is seeking to add a Labor & Employment Associate to their New York office! Why join us? Competitive salary Excellent benefits package Collaborative, friendly environment Flexible work schedule Generous PTO Job Details Responsibilities As a Labor & Employment Associate, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 1. Representing clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including wrongful termination, employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, and labor relations. 2. Conducting thorough legal research to support case preparation and provide accurate legal advice to clients. 3. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and employment contracts. 4. Developing litigation strategies and representing clients in court, arbitrations, and before administrative bodies. 5. Providing proactive legal advice to clients to help them avoid potential labor and employment issues. 6. Keeping abreast of changes in labor and employment law and advising clients accordingly. 7. Collaborating with other attorneys in the firm on complex cases and legal projects. Qualifications To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications: 1. Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school. 2. 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law. 3. Admission to the state bar and in good standing. 4. Demonstrated experience in labor law, legal research, legal writing, and litigation. 5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and provide accurate legal advice. 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex legal concepts. 7. Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients. 8. Ability to manage multiple cases and legal projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail. 9. Proficiency in legal research tools and software. 10. A commitment to maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
