What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment and Labor Associate Attorney position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment and Labor Associate Attorney to join a leading East Coast-based law firm in its Parsippany, New Jersey; Stamford, Connecticut; or Hartford, Connecticut office.
The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of employment and labor litigation experience, with a focus on employer-side representation and counseling. Responsibilities include representing employers in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and labor arbitrations, as well as advising clients on labor relations and employment law matters. Experience handling discrimination, breach of contract, and wage-and-hour claims is preferred. Experience with non-compete litigation, internal investigations, and drafting employment-related policies and agreements is a plus.
Candidates must have strong legal research, writing, communication, advocacy, and client service skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively and independently. Admission in good standing to the Connecticut or New Jersey Bar is required; admission in New York, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania is a plus.
The firm offers a hybrid work environment, allowing attorneys to work remotely two days per week, along with a comprehensive benefits package and potential eligibility for a discretionary year-end merit bonus.
Salary Range: $190,000–$220,000 annually
Office Locations: Hartford, CT; Parsippany, NJ; Stamford, CT
Salary : $190,000 - $220,000