Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney with the following responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications:

Job Overview: The Employment Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for defending and litigating lawsuits about various employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination. The role involves representing employers in different legal settings, including courtrooms, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters
• Handle class/collective actions and cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract disputes, employment torts, and non-compete agreements

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• 3+ years of experience, with a strong background in employment law preferred
• Current New York Bar admission or ability to obtain admission
• Understanding of current agency procedures at both state and federal levels

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with class action litigation
• Previous involvement in higher education-related cases

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork while also possessing the ability to work independently on various projects

Education and Certifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Current New York Bar admission or ability to obtain admission

Location: New York City, NY

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.