Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Hartford office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a labor and employment associate attorney with 4-8 years of employment and/or labor law experience. The candidate will be an integral part of a team and build a sophisticated practice focused on counseling, compliance, workplace investigations, training, litigation, representation before state and federal agencies, board advisory work, and labor matters. Should have knowledge and understanding of Connecticut state and federal court procedural and evidentiary rules. Experience providing employment counseling to business leaders, conducting employment diligence, and advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions is preferred. Experience defending employment cases with partner oversight, including investigating claims, taking and defending depositions, engaging in the discovery process, preparing and arguing discovery, dispositive, and other motions in state and federal court, and representing clients in administrative proceedings is desired. Should preferably have proficiency in reviewing, advising on, and drafting multi-state workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related projects. Admission to the Connecticut Bar is required.

The candidate must have excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills; proven project management skills; demonstrated ability to work directly with clients to provide quality representation and service; and be able to supervise junior associates and staff. The ability to manage multiple litigation and client projects efficiently and effectively, including effective management of priorities and deadlines, is a plus. Should preferably have strong academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated interest in building a labor and employment practice is desired.

Founded over 150 years ago, this large law firm has several offices across the country. The firm provides legal services in various fields of practice for clients in many sectors of the economy, from education and intellectual property to construction law and bankruptcy. The company works to get a complete picture of each client's business and unique tasks to provide individual and effective advice and solutions. The company successfully interacts with the communities where their offices are based, does pro bono work, admires diversity, and is dedicated to excellent customer service.