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New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks class action associate attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience. The candidate will handle defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, including wage and hour, discrimination in the class/collective actions space. Will advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws. Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort, wage and hour, and non-compete cases. Must have a strong interest in a labor and employment litigation practice, experience litigating class actions. Class Action experience is highly preferred. Experience with current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques is needed. Must be admitted to the New York State Bar and in good standing. Legal

The candidate must have excellent academic credentials, a strong client service aptitude and a willingness to accept constructive feedback. Must be detail oriented, have superior interpersonal, analytical and writing skills. Commitment to client service is critical as is the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. Should have a Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school. Excellent attention to detail is needed. Strong organizational and project management skills are essential.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks employment litigation associate attorney with 3-4 years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a range of employment related claims and daily advice and counsel to clients regarding various employment and labor law issues. Will handle defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues. Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, wage-hour, contract, employment tort, and restrictive covenant cases. Advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws. Effectively and persuasively write briefs and motions for the benefit of the clients. Cultivate productive and effective relationships with clients. Argue decisively at court hearings. Conduct fact gathering and advantageous depositions. Defend properly prepared client representatives at deposition. Must preferably have employment law experience and New York Bar Admission. Understanding of current state and federal court and agency procedures are essential. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Outstanding academic credentials are essential. Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills are needed. Attention to detail and ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment are essential. Excellent written and oral communication skills are needed. Must have ability to work in a highly collaborative, team environment.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level litigation associate with 3+ years of experience. The candidate should have experience drafting pleadings and written and document discovery. Must be admitted to the New York Bar. Legal

The candidate should have strong research and writing skills, excellent academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. It's associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks insurance mergers and acquisitions and insurance regulatory associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate will join a practice that provides advice to a broad range of Fortune 500 clients and industry leading companies on a full spectrum of transactional and regulatory matters. Must have experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions or regulatory compliance. Must have extensive interaction with a variety of clients including financial services companies, especially life and property and casualty insurers and reinsurers. Experience related to a broad range of transactional or regulatory matters. Knowledge of the insurance industry would be a plus. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic records and strong writing and communication abilities. Must be confident, professional, self-motivated, and able to assume immediate responsibility for matters in an active practice.

The product of a recent transatlantic merger, this firm is a truly global force, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This full-service firm is strong in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, energy and infrastructure, finance, employment law, construction, intellectual property, real estate, and tax. With a staggering number of Fortune 100 companies as clients, this firm is well-poised for continued growth. Associates who join this firm can expect complex work and sophisticated matters.

Litigation - Insurance

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level labor and employment associate attorney with 4-5 years of experience in both employment-related litigation and transactional employment work. The candidate will advice and counseling; wage and hour audits; federal and state employment law research and analysis of complex issues; preparation of employment-related documents, such as employment and severance agreements, workplace policies and procedures, leaves of absence forms and letters, and employee communications. Should have experience of handling discrimination cases, wage and hour class actions and contract disputes in federal and state court and/or before administrative agencies such as the Department of Labor and humans rights agencies. Traditional labor law and experience conducting employment training is also desired. New York Bar admission is required. New Jersey/Pennsylvania/Connecticut Bar admissions are a plus. Legal

The candidate must be able to juggle multiple assignments, be strategic and detail-oriented, have a high sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize. Superior academic and writing credentials.

Associates say that this firm offers an attractive work/life balance along with a laid-back atmosphere. Inclusion, they say, is a part of the firm's culture. They also advise that career progression opportunities are available to those who are highly-motivated and willing to be inquisitive.

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level labor and employment associate attorney with 3+ years of employment litigation experience. The candidate should have experience in New York courts. Must be admitted to the New York Bar. Clerkship's a plus. Legal

The ideal candidate must have strong research and analytical skills.

This international law firm has a reputation for providing early client-contact and substantive work for its associates. The small-firm feel of this global firm is fostered by the numerous firm events and great training provided by partners and senior associates. The firm continues to grow by attracting impressive lateral partners from top firms around the country.

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks general liability associate attorney with 3+ years of construction defect experience. The candidate will independently manage a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, or construction (NYS Labor Law). Will work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects. Regularly handle court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. Should be admitted to practice in the State of New York. Experience with construction (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, insurance defense, general liability, and or auto/transportation liability is needed. Legal project management experience is helpful. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Superior analytical skills are essential. Strong written and oral communication skills are needed. Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly is essential.

This is one of the largest firms in the nation. This New York office is a full-service firm that renders advice to individuals, corporations, and institutions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Attorneys actively represent and advocate their clients' interests when they are involved in litigation, and act as counsel and advisors with respect to the total range of corporate, commercial and personal matters. Even though this is a large international firm, they offer low compensation and bonuses.

Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Construction

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks defense litigation associate attorney with 2+ years of experience. The candidate will independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end. Will work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects. Regularly handle court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. Should have experience with insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, and or construction (NYS Labor Law) matters. Legal project management experience is helpful. Must be admitted to practice in New York. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented oriented environment is essential.

This is one of the largest firms in the nation. This New York office is a full-service firm that renders advice to individuals, corporations, and institutions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Attorneys actively represent and advocate their clients' interests when they are involved in litigation, and act as counsel and advisors with respect to the total range of corporate, commercial and personal matters. Even though this is a large international firm, they offer low compensation and bonuses.

Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks associate attorney with 2+ years of defense litigation experience. The candidate will independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end. Will work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects. Regularly handle court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. Professional liability, general liability, labor law, and/or construction experience is a plus. Legal project management experience is helpful. Must be admitted to practice in the State of New York. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Superior analytical skills are essential. Strong written and oral communication skills are needed.

This is one of the largest firms in the nation. This New York office is a full-service firm that renders advice to individuals, corporations, and institutions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Attorneys actively represent and advocate their clients' interests when they are involved in litigation, and act as counsel and advisors with respect to the total range of corporate, commercial and personal matters. Even though this is a large international firm, they offer low compensation and bonuses.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks construction litigation associate attorney with 7+ years of defense litigation experience. The candidate will independently manage a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, auto/transportation liability, or construction (NYS Labor Law). Will work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects. Regularly handle court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. Should be admitted to practice in the State of New York. Experience with construction (NYS Labor Law 200, 240, 241) matters, insurance defense, general liability, and or auto/transportation liability is essential. Experience appearing in court for OSHA hearings is a plus. Legal project management experience is helpful. Legal

The candidate should have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Superior analytical skills are essential. Strong written and oral communication skills are needed.

This is one of the largest firms in the nation. This New York office is a full-service firm that renders advice to individuals, corporations, and institutions on a local, regional, national and international basis. Attorneys actively represent and advocate their clients' interests when they are involved in litigation, and act as counsel and advisors with respect to the total range of corporate, commercial and personal matters. Even though this is a large international firm, they offer low compensation and bonuses.

Litigation - Construction

Full-Time