Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and motivated mid-level Labor & Employment Associate to join its New York office. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to counseling services and litigation efforts, with extensive client interaction and career growth opportunities.

Duties

• Advise employers on employment counseling and litigation.
• Manage employment-related litigation from discovery through trial.
• Draft discovery motions, motions to dismiss, and summary judgments.
• Provide counsel on employee discipline, termination, and policy creation.
• Conduct internal investigations and handle leave of absence issues.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Proficiency in managing projects independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Superior research and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with deposition process and preparation.

Education

• Outstanding academic credentials.

Certifications

• Good standing with the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Deep understanding of employment litigation and related claims.
• Ability to counsel on a wide range of employment matters.

Benefits

• Extensive client interaction and career growth opportunities.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.