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New York City, NY, United States

Labor Law Attorney

Attorney

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Labor Law Attorney for their New York City office. The Labor Law Attorney will play a pivotal role in handling a broad spectrum of labor-related matters, including NLRB proceedings, union elections, representation hearings, arbitrations, grievances, positive employee relations, and collective bargaining negotiations. Exceptional writing, oral advocacy skills, and a strong academic background are essential. The ideal candidate must possess an active law license in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility for admission to the applicable Bar.

Duties:

• Represent clients in NLRB proceedings, union elections, and representation hearings.
• Manage arbitrations and grievances arising from labor disputes.
• Provide strategic counsel on positive employee relations and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on labor law issues.
• Draft various legal documents, including complaints, motions, and briefs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and administrative bodies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of traditional labor law experience, preferably on the management side or with experience at the NLRB.
• Proficiency in handling NLRB proceedings, union elections, representation hearings, arbitrations, grievances, positive employee relations, and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and oral advocacy.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Active law license in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission to the applicable Bar.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the applicable Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in labor law.
• Negotiation prowess.
• Effective case management.
• Client counseling abilities.
• Advanced legal research and writing skills.
• Persuasive oral advocacy capabilities.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health.
• Paid Bar dues, approved Bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program.

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