Labor & Employment Associate

New York City, NY

Full Time

Legal

Mid Level

Am Law 200 firm seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 3–6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong defense litigation skills and experience handling workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters.

Key Responsibilities

Defend clients in labor and employment litigation, including cases involving:
- Workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
- Wrongful termination and other employment-related claims
Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery
Conduct legal research and prepare case evaluations
Participate in administrative hearings and depositions (experience preferred)
Draft employment policies, handbooks, and training materials
Advise clients on daily HR and employment law issues
Conduct internal investigations and workplace training sessions

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school
3 to 6 years of labor and employment experience in a law firm setting
Member of the New York Bar, or eligible to waive in
Strong litigation skills, including drafting, research, and oral advocacy
Experience with administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC, NYSDHR) is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong academic background
Professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic

Note: Candidates with “jumpy” or primarily contract/temp work experience will not be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigate employment cases (draft pleadings, manage discovery, prepare motions)
Handle administrative hearings and depositions (preferred)
Draft employment policies and conduct trainings
Advise clients on workplace issues and compliance

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
401(k), PTO, sick leave
Transit/parking allowance
HSA/FSA options and EAP

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