Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Firm-paid attorney licensing fees
Firm-paid professional development
Firm-paid professional association dues
Firm-paid attorney referral service dues
Firm-paid pro bono training and service opportunities
Firm-paid gym memberships, wellness seminars, and classes
Firm-paid bar exam tutoring and bar exam fee reimbursement
Firm-paid international attorney licensing fees
Firm-paid relocation expenses
Firm-paid entertainment and travel expenses for business development and firm meetings and retreats
Firm-paid business casual attire
Firm-paid office supplies and equipment
Firm-paid mobile phones and plans
Firm-paid computer hardware and software
Firm-paid legal research database subscriptions
Firm-paid immigration support
Firm-paid notary services
Firm-paid language services

Responsibilities:

Represent employers in a wide range of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and trade secret and restrictive covenant cases.
Work closely with clients to provide day-to-day advice on employment law matters, including terminations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, policy review and creation, and employment mobility issues.
Advise clients on employment-related matters in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
Assist with internal investigations and provide guidance on best practices for responding to employment-related complaints.
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
Participate in all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and preparing witnesses for depositions and trial.
Attend court hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
Collaborate with and manage support staff, including paralegals and legal assistants.
Actively participate in business development and marketing efforts, including attending industry events, speaking engagements, and writing articles and blog posts.
Stay up-to-date on developments in employment law and provide trainings to clients and colleagues as needed.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience exclusively in management-side employment law litigation and counseling.
Must be a member of the New York Bar and able to work in our New York office.
Excellent academic credentials.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Willingness to take on a variety of tasks and projects.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Experience with employment-related matters in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions preferred.
Experience conducting internal investigations preferred.

Benefits of Working at Law Firm:

Competitive salary of $235,000.
Opportunity to work on a variety of employment litigation and counseling matters for innovative clients ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package, including monthly wellness reimbursements, healthcare coverage for you and your family, paid parental leave, career coaching for working parents, and more.
Opportunities for professional development and growth, including firm-paid CLE and professional association dues.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with various affinity groups and initiatives.
Strong commitment to pro bono work and community service.

H1: Join Our Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Team at Law Firm in New York
H2: Work on Exciting and Varied Cases for Innovative Clients

Bullet Points:
- Seeking an Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience in management-side employment law litigation and counseling
- Must be a member of the New York Bar and able to work in the New York office
- Competitive salary of $235,000 with potential for discretionary merit bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, paid parental leave, and career coaching for working parents
- Opportunity to work on a variety of employment litigation and counseling matters for innovative clients
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and pro bono work and community service

New York Employment & Trade Secret Litigation Associate: Exciting Opportunity at Law Firm in New York

Join our Employment & Trade Secret Litigation team at Law Firm in New York and work on a variety of exciting and varied cases for innovative clients ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. We are seeking a highly qualified Associate with 2+ years of experience exclusively in management-side employment law litigation and counseling.

This is not your typical cookie-cutter employment department; our team offers a broad practice that includes bet-the-company litigation, internal investigations, and advising on spin-out mergers. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients and provide day-to-day advice on employment law matters such as terminations, leaves of absence, reductions in force, and policy review and creation.

In addition, you will have the chance to work on employment mobility issues, including trade secrets, non-competes, and employee solicitation, as well as advise on employment-related matters in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

We are looking for someone who is a member of the New York Bar and able to work in our New York office. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills. If you have experience conducting internal investigations and advising on best practices for responding to employment-related complaints, that is a plus.

Our firm offers a competitive salary of $235,000 with the potential for discretionary merit bonuses. We also have a comprehensive benefits package that includes monthly wellness reimbursements, healthcare coverage for you and your family, paid parental leave, and more.

At Law Firm, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with various affinity groups and initiatives. We also have a strong commitment to pro bono work and community service. As a member of our team, you will have opportunities for professional development and growth, including firm-paid C

home openings new york employment & trade secret litigation associate

salary:
$235,000
practice:
employment litigation
location:
new york

1301 avenue of the americas
40th floor
new york
ny
10019-6022
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212-999-5800
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the employment & trade secret litigation team at wilson sonsini has a uniquely broad practice. the candidate must be a member of the new york bar and will be resident and physically present in our new york office

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