Mid-Level Associate

Description:

A Top Rated Employment Law Firm is seeking Associates in our New York, San Francisco, and Washington DC offices.
The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, executives, and partners in all areas of employment law—from representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to protecting individuals' civil rights in the workplace, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation. We take pride in our decision to represent employees exclusively as advocates for workplace fairness.
We also place considerable focus on our own workplace, keeping our eye on employee morale and engagement as we grow and evolve. Our goal is to foster a workplace that embraces diversity in all of its complex and rich forms and incorporates the multi-layered factors that drive equity. We are committed to building relationships rooted in respect and trust to promote a sense of belonging for all of our employees.
Responsibilities: Associates represent individuals in all areas of employment law, including matters that may involve wage-and-hour issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, leaves of absence, or layoffs. And have extensive client contact and the opportunity to work on matters in a variety of contexts including federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC), as well as negotiations and client counseling.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:

• Experience and Education: You have a minimum of 2 years of employment-law or collective/class-action experience. You have strong analytical, writing, research, and organizational skills. JD 2019 or 2020 required. Must be admitted to practice in CA, NY, or DC.
• Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.
• Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You approach challenges with a growth mindset. You possess the ability to work well within a team and establish and maintain strong working relationships with fellow employees, clients, and other professionals.
• Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

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