Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Philadelphia, PA office. This position offers the opportunity to handle a diverse range of labor and employment matters, engaging with sophisticated clients on cutting-edge topics. The attorney will be part of a practice group managing single plaintiff employment litigation and wage and hour class litigation.

Duties

• Defend employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and negligent hiring.
• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, and written discovery.
• Develop litigation strategies and conduct large-scale document reviews and productions.
• Work directly with clients and communicate with opposing counsel.
• Second-chair trials, depositions, and evidentiary hearings.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in complex and sophisticated litigation.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required; NJ and/or NY Bar admission is a plus.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Skills

• Ability to draft persuasive, clear, and effective legal documents.
• Confidence and demeanor to build and develop client relationships.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Collegial and collaborative environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility.
• Formal mentorship, training, and development programs.
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus programs.
• Robust benefits package, including 401(k) with employer contribution, health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid parental leave.

With 15 offices concentrated on the two coasts, plus Chicago and Detroit, this firm has national reach and a rising stature. The firm prides itself on offering individual, corporate, and non-profit clients direct and efficient advice, and on charting a course which secures the best long-term outcome. If you are looking to practice litigation, employment, intellectual property, or corporate law at a firm that is just the right size, this could be an ideal match for you.