Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Labor & Employment Attorney:
#1. Must have Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
#2. Must have License to practice law.
#3. Must have experience with Employment and/or Municipal Law
#4. No more than 3 jobs in the last 10yrs
Responsibilities Of The Labor & Employment Attorney
Advise and counsel clients on a wide array of L&E issues; research and analyze relevant L&E law and draft correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, policies and contracts; draft employee handbooks and policies
Defend employers in state and federal courts on a wide array of L&E matters, including wage & hour, restrictive covenant, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower and employment tort claims
Represent employers in administrative hearing proceedings and grievance arbitrations on employee discipline, GML 207 disability claims and collective bargaining agreement disputes
Defend municipal determinations in Article 78 proceedings; move to stay arbitration and vacate or confirm arbitration awards.
Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations, mediation, interest arbitration proceedings before PERB and unfair labor/improper practice proceedings before the NLRB and PERB
Train clients’ supervisors and employees on HR compliance; present at seminars and webinars on L&E matters; and draft L&E newsletter articles
Requirements Of The Labor & Employment Attorney
Current NY Bar admission
Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school
Desire to develop and further legal skills
3-5 years of experience, Employment and/or Municipal Law background strongly preferred
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and promptly respond to client’s needs
The ability to write in a clear, concise and effective manner
Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills
Ability to perform quick and reliable research
Strong analytical, research and writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach
Other Key Requirements
100% onsite, in-office role.
No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.
Benefits Of The Labor & Employment Attorney
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401 (k) Plan
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
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