What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Employment Attorney position at Project Recruit?
Project Recruit has partnered with a well-established, boutique-sized law firm in Nassau County to find a Labor & Employment attorney to join their team. This firm specializes in Labor & Employment, also servicing the practice areas of Business, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, etc. This firm offers flexible hours, a collegial work environment, and strong leadership. Additionally, the firm is committed to offering mentorship opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle all aspects of wage/hour/employment discrimination litigation, including conducting investigatory reviews
- Handle drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing administrative position statements
- Hands-on client contact - from intake through resolution
- Engage directly with clients and provide legal advice on collective bargaining, employment discrimination, wage and hour litigation
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8-15 years of experience in labor and employment law
- Litigation experience in State and Federal Courts is required
- Deposition experience is required (taking and defending depositions)
- Federal Admission is required for senior applicants
- Trial experience is a plus
- Ideal candidates will be eager, hard-working, driven, and strive for perfection. Have excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Must be admitted to practice in New York.
Salary : $170,000 - $200,000