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New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks employment associate attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have 1+ year of experience with transactional employment law (including employment due diligence). Proficient knowledge of the full range of employment laws, administrative procedures and litigation procedures is required. Experience drafting employment and separation agreements is required. Experience with restrictive covenants is required. Some experience with traditional labor matters is strongly preferred. Must be current member of the New York Bar. Legal

The candidate should have excellent writing and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates? career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and ?really care.? The happiness factor is one of the firm?s top priorities. As one associate put it, ?the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be.? The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of our client seeks an employment litigation attorney with 3-5 years of legal experience. THe ideal candidate will have wage & hour experience. Legal

This law firm exclusively represents employees with their legal needs. Their areas of practice include wage and hour violations, overtime violations, retaliation, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, whistleblower claims, breach of employee agreements, and more. The firm is located in New York City.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks labor and employment associate attorney with 2+ years of experience in a major law firm. The candidate should have experience in employment litigation, preferably including class and collective actions. Order of the Coif, Law Review or Clerkship experience a plus. Legal

Ideal candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Labor and Employment Group. The candidate should have 3+ years of accessibility and disability accommodation experience. Requires extensive knowledge of accessibility issues (the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and equivalent state/local laws) and with public accommodation issues. Experience with Federal court employment litigation, particularly litigation under Title III of the ADA, as well as experience with the DOJ, state or local regulatory investigations regarding accessibility are required. Also, experience against major advocacy groups for the disabled and/or regular accessibility Plaintiff's counsel and experience with reasonable accommodation/leave issues under Title I of the ADA and the FMLA are preferred. Admission to practice law in New York is mandatory. Legal

The candidate must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent communication and writing skills.

This firm is one of the best for immigration and labor issues. With some of the best and most knowledgeable support staff, this New York firm handles a fairly high volume of matters expeditiously. Associates do complain that the work gets fairly cookie-cutter in the business-like office environment, which is not helped by this firm's compensation, notoriously below market. Nonetheless, the reasonable hours requirements and a down to earth pool of partners attract and often keep qualified associates.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of our client seeks associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience in employment law and related litigation. The candidate will assist with the defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of labor and employment related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues. Will interview witnesses, prepare witnesses for testimony, conduct depositions, and attend hearings. Advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations. Conduct legal research and effectively and persuasively write briefs and motions in all phases of litigation, and cultivate productive and effective relationships with clients. Should preferably have traditional labor experience. Must have a thorough understanding of civil litigation procedures and experience working on litigation matters. Should have strong familiarity with Federal and State Rules of Civil Procedure. Must be a Florida Bar member. Legal

The candidate must possess top academic credentials, strong legal research, writing and analytical skills. Must also exhibit strong organizational, time management, and project management skills and be able to communicate and interact well with clients and opposing counsel. Excellent legal research and writing skills are essential.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks labor and employment attorney with experience. The candidate will perform L&E due diligence on corporate transactions and draft and negotiate purchase agreements, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, retention agreements, separation agreements, and the L&E provisions of other agreements in corporate deals. Will advice and counsel, serve in executive compensation matters, employment litigation, and training. Legal

The candidate must have excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. Superlative academic and large law firm experience is preferred.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks labor and employment associate attorney with 2+ years of experience. The candidate will work on the labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions and draft and negotiate purchase agreements, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, retention agreements, separation agreements, and other agreements in corporate deals. Will advice and counsel, executive compensation matters, employment litigation, and training. This is a partnership-track position. Legal

The candidate must have excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. Superlative academic and large law firm experience is preferred.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of our client seeks lawyer with 2+ years of experience. The candidate should have a background in labor, employment or immigration law. Legal

Established four decades ago in New York, this reputed law firm concentrates on labor & employment law. Its main areas of practice are defense of discrimination and litigation of breach of contract claims. The firm has its offices in New York and California. An equal opportunity employer, the firm encourages diversity at the workplace. The firm is also actively involved in community outreach efforts.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of our client seeks junior associate attorney with 2-3 years of employment, labor and benefits experience. The candidate will provide support for employment litigation in discrimination and wage/hour matters. Should have experience and comfort reviewing new statutes and rules. NLRA or benefits experience is a plus. Admission in NY courts (state and federal) is required. Admission in NJ courts (state and/or federal) are a plus. Legal

The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of our client seeks employment, labor and benefits associate attorney with 6+ years of experience. The candidate will handle both routine and challenging compliance issues as well as employment litigation. Will draft employment documents such as employee handbooks, policies, and contracts. Should have experience litigating discrimination, retaliation, wage/hour and other employment related claims including motion practice, discovery and mediation. Must have experience and comfort reviewing new statutes and rules and giving related compliance advice. Should have admission in NY courts (state and federal). Admission in NJ courts (state and/or federal) a plus. NLRA or benefits experience a plus. Legal

The candidate values team work but comfortable working independently. Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time