Labor and Employment Associate (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate to join its Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in complex employment-related litigation, including discovery and motion practice. Strong writing skills are essential, and experience with trade secret/restrictive covenant matters and class litigation is highly valued.

Duties

• Engage in complex employment-related litigation.
• Conduct extensive discovery and motion practice.
• Assist with general employment counseling, including wage and hour matters.
• Review and advise on employment policies.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Experience with trade secret/restrictive covenant matters preferred.
• Familiarity with class litigation valued.
• Active member of the Pennsylvania bar or eligible for admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Virtual health services.
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid family leave and sick time.
• Vacation time.
• College savings plan and college coach.
• Transportation benefit.
• Back-up child care.
• Pet insurance.
• Excess liability insurance.

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.