Job Title: Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)
Job Responsibilities:
The Labor & Employment Associate will be responsible for handling labor and employment litigation matters. This includes managing wage and hour class actions and providing wage and hour advice and counsel. The associate will work within the legal framework to represent management in various employment law cases and labor contracts. The role requires staying updated with labor and employment law developments to provide clients with innovative and effective solutions to their legal challenges. The associate will collaborate with a diverse team to deliver high-quality legal services and leverage proprietary technology to enhance legal practices.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in labor and employment litigation. Experience in wage and hour class action, and/or providing wage and hour advice and counsel, is preferred. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in New York immediately upon hire, ensuring compliance with local legal regulations.
Salary Information:
The annual salary range for the Labor & Employment Associate position is $185,000 to $210,000. This salary is contingent on the candidate's relevant experience and education. Additionally, the position includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses, contributing to a generous compensation package.
Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package to both full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include health, dental, and vision plans covering employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and children. A superior 401(k) plan is available, along with ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving support, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, and disability insurance. The firm also provides a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program.
Additional Information:
The law firm prides itself on being the largest global employment and labor law practice dedicated exclusively to representing management. With over 1,800 attorneys in more than 100 offices worldwide, the firm is recognized as a leading and innovative law practice. The firm's commitment to labor and employment law helps clients navigate complex legal issues, building better solutions for their toughest challenges. The firm fosters a culture of diversity and original thinking, continuously innovating to prepare employers for future developments.
Recruitment Policy:
The law firm is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position, and search firms that submit candidates are not eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is successfully hired. The firm is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds.
For more information about the firm's benefits, visit their website. For inquiries regarding this opportunity, candidates are encouraged to email the designated contact with the job title in the subject line.
