Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate for its Melville, Long Island office. The firm specializes in employment and labor law, providing strategic solutions to employers nationwide. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to fostering inclusive and respectful workplaces.

Duties

• Litigate a broad range of employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration.
• Advise employers on compliance with fair employment laws and related risk management.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 5+ years of experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and arguing in state and federal courts.
• Current New York Bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• New York Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.