Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a skilled Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and employment law. Candidates with experience in higher education law are highly preferred. The successful candidate must possess exceptional verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated abilities to work directly with clients and develop and execute service strategies. Additionally, candidates must be licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to waive into the New York State Bar.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in labor and employment law matters.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and drafting of legal documents.
• Assist in preparing and presenting cases for arbitration, mediation, and litigation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex legal matters.
• Maintain client relationships and provide responsive and effective communication.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience in higher education law is highly regarded.
• Superior verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients.
• Ability to develop and execute service strategies effectively.
• Licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to waive into the New York State Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive into the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Case preparation and presentation.
• Client relationship management.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic planning and execution.

With offices in New York, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Canada, this leading full-service law firm has a distinguished and long- standing reputation. Established in the mid-nineteenth century, the firm is comprised of a considerably large team of seasoned attorneys who deal with issues related to about 30 areas of law. The firm embraces diversity and provides quality service to its clients. The attorneys here participate in seminars throughout the year and contribute court case studies and rulings to their recurrent law review.