Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview: A reputable law firm is seeking an associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience in labor and employment or litigation law to join its practice. The role will involve handling a variety of labor and employment issues, including traditional labor/union matters, collective bargaining, discrimination laws, wage and hour law, and other employment-related legal areas. 

Location:

• Syracuse, NY

Duties:

• Perform research on labor and employment matters.
• Draft employee handbooks, policies, and position statements.
• Respond to administrative charges from agencies like the EEOC, NY State Division of Human Rights, and CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.
• Communicate with clients to gather information for position statements.
• Draft motions for federal and state courts.
• Respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare deposition outlines, exhibits, and witnesses, with involvement in first and second chair depositions.
• Assist partners with preparations for mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings, fact-finding conferences, and trials.
• Serve as second chair in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials, and first chair when appropriate.
• Meet the firm’s minimum billable hour requirement of 1,800 hours annually.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in labor and employment or litigation law.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (required).
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar or ability to waive in (preferred).
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the bar.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Quick to absorb, process, and understand new information.
• High standards of performance, responsibility, and dedication.
• Professional, cooperative, positive, and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and levels within the organization.
• Military experience is welcome.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (required).
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law and related regulations.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• High organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Hybrid remote work opportunity.

This national law firm offers a full range of consulting services for their clients. Their areas of practice include litigation, intellectual property, business services, appellate, alternative dispute resolution, wills, trusts, estates, labor, employment law, and more. Their offices are located in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.