Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and motivated mid-level associate with 5 to 7 years of experience to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group in New York, New York. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to counseling services and litigation efforts, with extensive client interaction and career growth opportunities.

Duties

• Advise clients on employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, and wage violations.
• Manage the deposition process and preparation.
• Independently manage projects while collaborating within a team.
• Handle litigation processes from discovery through trial.
• Counsel clients on employee discipline, policy creation, and employment contracts.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of employment litigation and related claims.
• Experience with deposition processes and preparation.
• Ability to manage projects independently and work within a team.
• Exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Experience in managing litigation processes from discovery to trial.

Education

• Outstanding academic credentials.

Certifications

• Good standing with the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Superior research and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

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.