Associate | Mid | Employment

Job Title: Associate | Mid-level

Department/Group: L&E

Reports to: Department Head/Equity Partner

FLSA Type: Exempt

Hours: 40 hours plus; 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Office Attendance: Hybrid; mandatory three days in the office per week, including Monday. The schedule and any additional in-office attendance will be determined by the Firm or Department Head or may be required based on client needs.

Years of Experience: 5-7 years

Compensation: $205,000–$230,000, depending on class year and experience, plus a discretionary bonus.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced mid-level Associate to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law counseling and litigation, with experience representing employers in a variety of forums and advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare employee handbooks and policies
• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues, including:

• o Paid sick leave
• o Discrimination and retaliation
• o Wage and hour compliance
• o Emerging issues such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices

• Represent employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations involving:

• o Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims
• o Wage and hour violations
• o Breach of contract
• o Other employment-related disputes

• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, in both federal and state courts
• Prepare and respond to pleadings and discovery requests
• Prepare and conduct depositions
• Prepare position statements and responses to administrative charges before federal and state agencies
• Conduct witness interviews and fact investigations in preparation for litigation and agency responses
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including:

• o Employment contracts
• o Non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements
• o Severance agreements

• Other ad hoc projects and assignments as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The following qualifications and experience are required to perform this job

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York
• 5-7 years of relevant employment law experience
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

COMPETENCIES

The following competencies describe the skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to perform this job

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
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