HYBRID | Associate Attorney | Employment

Job Title: Associate | Mid-level    
Department/Group: L&E
Reports to: Department Head/Equity Partner 
FLSA Type: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours plus; 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Office Attendance: Hybrid; mandatory three days in the office per week, including Monday. The schedule and any additional in-office attendance will be determined by the Firm or Department Head or may be required based on client needs.
Years of Experience: 5-7 years
Compensation: $205,000–$230,000, depending on class year and experience, plus a discretionary bonus.

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced mid-level Associate to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law counseling and litigation, with experience representing employers in a variety of forums and advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare employee handbooks and policies
· Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues, including:
o   Paid sick leave
o   Discrimination and retaliation
o   Wage and hour compliance
o   Emerging issues such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices
· Represent employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations involving:
o   Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims
o   Wage and hour violations
o   Breach of contract
o   Other employment-related disputes
· Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, in both federal and state courts
· Prepare and respond to pleadings and discovery requests
· Prepare and conduct depositions
· Prepare position statements and responses to administrative charges before federal and state agencies
· Conduct witness interviews and fact investigations in preparation for litigation and agency responses
· Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including:
o   Employment contracts
o   Non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements
o   Severance agreements
· Other ad hoc projects and assignments as needed
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The following qualifications and experience are required to perform this job:
 
· J.D. from an accredited law school
· Admitted to practice in New York
· 5-7 years of relevant employment law experience
· Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
· Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

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