Senior Labor & Employment Associate

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $275K – $310K

Experience: 5+ Years

Advert Code: MLB145

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ years of Labor & Employment litigation experience to join its management-side practice in New York.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment litigator to take significant ownership of sophisticated matters, including responsibility for day-to-day case management, depositions, substantive drafting, client interaction and court appearances.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in complex labor and employment litigation
• Manage matters and day-to-day case responsibilities
• Interview witnesses and develop case strategy
• Review and manage electronically stored information
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive filings
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Attend court appearances and manage interactions with opposing counsel
• Advise clients on federal and state employment laws
• Work directly with clients on litigation strategy and risk management
• Support workplace counseling matters where appropriate

Who You Are

• 5+ years of relevant Labor & Employment litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA
• Experience with trade secret and related state employment laws
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage significant aspects of litigation
• Deposition, discovery and substantive drafting experience
• Workplace counseling experience is beneficial, but not required
• Experience with wage and hour, employee relations, accommodations, employment agreements, RIFs and employment policies is a plus
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Admission to the New York State and federal courts required

Compensation

Salary Range: $275,000–$310,000 (DOE)

Successful candidates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Competitive employee benefits alongside mentorship, professional development, cross-office collaboration and opportunities to take increasing responsibility within a nationally recognized management-side employment practice.

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