Labor Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a highly skilled and motivated Labor Associate Attorney to join their team in Melville, NY. The ideal candidate will be crucial in representing management in various legal matters related to labor relations, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)
• Conducting thorough research and producing well-written legal documents
• Representing management in NLRB elections
• Providing legal advice to employers on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card checks, and neutrality agreements
• Negotiating and advising on collective bargaining agreements
• Managing grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings
• Obtaining mass picketing injunctions when necessary
• Reviewing handbooks, policies, and forms for compliance with federal and state law
• Conducting management training on labor relations, federal and New York workplace issues, and harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• 3 years of traditional labor law experience is preferred
• NY Bar Admission
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques is preferred

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred

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.