Labor And Employment Attorney

My client is a full-service law firm serving businesses, public entities, municipalities, and individuals across a broad range of legal practice areas. The firm is committed to providing sophisticated legal counsel, practical solutions, and personalized client service.

Position Overview

They are seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Defense Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have experience representing employers, businesses, and/or public entities in employment-related disputes, litigation, and workplace matters. This attorney will handle a range of employment defense matters, provide strategic legal guidance to clients, and help protect clients against employment-related claims and liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers, businesses, and public entities in labor and employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Handle claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, and prepare cases for mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and applicable administrative agencies.
• Advise clients regarding employment policies, workplace compliance, employee discipline, terminations, and risk management.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a matter.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Experience handling labor and employment defense matters, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and New York employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated litigation, legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively with colleagues.

Preferred Experience

• Experience defending employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims.
• Familiarity with employment-related claims under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law.
• Experience representing municipalities, school districts, public employers, or other public entities is a plus.
• Experience with mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $140k-180k base. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.