Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Description

• Perform research on a variety of labor and employment matters
• Communicate with clients to obtain information for position statements
• Draft motions in federal and state court
• Assist partners in preparing for mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings, fact finding conferences, and trials.
• Respond to discovery requests
• Draft deposition outlines, prepare exhibits, prepare witnesses. First and second chair depositions
• Maintains high standards of performance
• Second chair and where appropriate first chair mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings and trials.
• Draft handbooks and policies
• Draft position statements and responses to administrative charges (EEOC, NY State Division of Human Rights, CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities)

Requirements

• Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
• 2-5+ years’ experience in labor and employment or litigation law
• Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
• Admission to Connecticut Bar (or ability to waive in) preferred
• Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
• Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually
• Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
• Admission to New York State Bar required
• Military experience welcome
• Must have excellent research and writing skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance