Lateral Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview
A leading law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its Labor & Employment team. This position focuses primarily on employer-side litigation, including class and representative actions related to wage and hour disputes, discrimination cases, and other labor-related matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment litigation, particularly class actions, and be capable of providing strategic advice and handling investigations. The firm offers a collaborative environment and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Represent employers in labor and employment disputes, including wage and hour and discrimination cases.
• Manage class and representative actions in both state and federal courts.
• Provide legal counsel on employment law matters, including regulatory compliance, employee relations, and investigations.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategies.
• Advise clients on preventative measures to reduce litigation risks.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Engage in client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in labor and employment law, with a focus on employer-side litigation.
• Experience in class action cases, including wage and hour disputes and discrimination claims.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including federal and state laws.
• Strong litigation experience, including managing cases from start to finish.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy case load.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in New York or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Skills

• Strong litigation skills, particularly in class actions and employment-related cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience handling client relationships and providing strategic legal counsel.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.