Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor & Employment Associate in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 7 years of experience in labor and employment law, focusing on employer representation. This role involves counseling clients on various labor and employment matters and assisting with related litigation.

Duties

• Counsel clients on hiring, employee evaluation, and discipline.
• Advise on overtime, minimum wage, and wage deduction issues.
• Assist with labor and employment-related litigation in courts and administrative proceedings.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee complaints and compliance issues.
• Draft and review employment-related documents, including handbooks and agreements.
• Perform legal research and monitor changes in labor and employment laws.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York State.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York State.

Skills

• Strong understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Experience with wage and hour law, workers compensation, and disability law.
• Knowledge of employee benefits law and criminal law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.