Labor & Employment Associate

Description:

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
We are a prominent Law Firm seeking an associate attorney for its Labor and Employment department. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented team member with strong communication skills and a desire to grow their practice. Experience with Labor and Employment is a must.
Successful Candidate:
We are looking for an experienced Labor and Employment attorney with 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably within the public or educational sector. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in employment law, focusing on providing legal counsel and guidance across various employment-related matters, including organizational compliance, governance, arbitration, and litigation. Education law experience a plus.
Key Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice and guidance on employment law matters, including but not limited to hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour issues.
• Handling employee disciplinary matters, labor grievances and arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiation
• Handling cases before administrative tribunals such as the Public Employment Relations Board, Office of Civil Rights, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and New York State Division of Human Rights
• Handling employment-related litigation from discovery through trial including drafting discovery motions, motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Providing legal advice regarding education related matters including special education services and handling impartial hearings.
• Collaborate with client's internal stakeholders, including HR, management, and other legal teams, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Staying informed about developments in employment law and advise on potential impacts to the organization.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the relevant state bar association.
• 5-7 years of experience practicing employment law, with a focus on the public or educational sector preferred.
• State and federal court litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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