Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney for their Woodbury, NY, location. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Job Overview: The Employment Litigation Associate Attorney will represent clients in various employment-related litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and employment contract cases. They will also provide counsel on workplace law issues and assist in developing legal strategies.

Duties:

• Represent clients in employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and employment contract cases.
• Develop legal strategies and provide advice on workplace law issues such as employee relations, risk mitigation, ADA accommodations, employment agreements, and employment-related policies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Argue motions in court.
• Conduct legal research on federal and state employment statutes.

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA accredited Law School.
• Admitted to the New York Bar and in good standing.
• 1-2 years of employment litigation experience.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of ADA and other workplace accommodations.
• Experience with reductions-in-force.
• Proficiency in drafting employment-related agreements.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited Law School.
• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of federal and state employment statutes.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to develop legal strategies.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

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