Associate Attorney - Traditional Labor

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join its Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in labor and employment law, particularly in representing employers.

Duties

• Represent employers in matters related to the National Labor Relations Act.
• Advise and counsel employers on federal and state employment laws.
• Engage in substantial direct client contact.
• Participate in professional and business development opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience representing employers in union-related matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in labor and employment law.
• Strong client relationship management.
• Effective communication and writing abilities.

Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

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.