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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 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 associate attorney with ideally 3+ years of substantive experience in OFCCP Compliance/Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, and/or Pay Equity matters. Legal

This large national firm specializes in labor and employment, although the firm's attorneys also practice construction law, government contracts, and related litigation. The firm's clients are incredibly diverse and relatively stable; the firm currently represents over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies. The work environment is professional, yet informal; the firm recently instituted a year-round business casual dress code for both attorneys and staff. Tremendous growth opportunities exist for resourceful, energetic attorneys. This well-reputed firm has additional branches in key locations across the country and abroad. According to one associate, the firm's attorneys don't live at the office; the firm requires associates to bill 1950 hours annually and awards bonuses for hours billed over that target. All hours spent on approved pro bono work are credited toward the 1950 billable hour requirement.

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 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 an AmLaw firm seeks junior/mid-level employment associate attorney preferably with 2-5 years of experience with employment litigation and counseling. The candidate must have NY Bar membership. Legal

The candidate should have immediately transferable skills and a strong academic background from a nationally recognized law school. Strong writing and communication skills are a must.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks employment, labor and benefits associate attorney with preferably 2-4 years of experience. The candidate will be representing clients on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including labor and employment litigation (discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete cases), employment and HR-related counseling, drafting of employment-related policies and procedures and agreements; conducting trainings; and transactional and due diligence matters. Should have experience covering a broad spectrum of employment work, including: employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies involving discrimination, wage hour claims, non-compete and other breach of contract claims; advising employers on a broad range of employment-related compliance matters; drafting employment policies and procedures and employment-related agreements; conducting investigations; delivering employment-related compliance training (harassment training). Some knowledge or experience with labor relations, such as collective bargaining agreements, union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practices and union avoidance, and NLRB arbitrations would be a plus as would some knowledge or experience with executive compensation matters, including familiarity with equity agreements. Must be admitted to the New York State Bar or admitted to one State Bar and qualified for prompt admission to the New York State Bar. Legal

The candidate should have a strong academic background, excellent communication, writing, project management, and interpersonal skills, be highly-motivated and a self-starter.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Labor & Employment

Full-Time

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

This large international New York law firm founded in 1934 has established a full-service presence. Clients include large corporations and individuals as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The firm represents a wide range of industrial, financial and commercial enterprises, both publicly and privately held. Firm lawyers represent clients in every state as well as numerous foreign jurisdictions. The firm is organized by legal specialization: corporate, e-commerce, employee benefits, estate planning, government and regulatory affairs, health law, intellectual property, international, litigation and tax. This firm offers competitive salaries, and many firm lawyers also practice interdepartmentally distinguishing them from many other large law firms.

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