What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Employment Associate position at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC?
Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history for success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are currently looking for a full-time Labor and Employment associate for our Harrisburg, Pennsylvania office. Our client base includes municipalities, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and small businesses to governmental entities to Fortune 500 companies.
The ideal candidate will have experience in traditional labor and employment matters, administrative law, and civil litigation. Experience should include advising public and private sector employers in labor and employment issues, including hiring, termination, and employee discipline; contract negotiations; interest arbitrations; grievance arbitrations; and employment-related litigation. Candidate should also be equipped to conduct and counsel employers on workplace investigations, including allegations of employee misconduct.
Job Requirements:
- Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Labor and Employment experience
- Must be licensed in Pennsylvania
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Candidates should have an excellent academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a firmwide team are required.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.