Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment
Harris Beach Murtha
Associate attorney handling labor & employment matters, research, drafting, litigation.
5 days ago ago
$120,000 - $165,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Syracuse, NY
Hybrid
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Legal Services
Litigation
Real Estate
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Employment Law
Environmental Law
Tax Law
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Education
Financial Services
Food and Beverage
Retail
Hospitality
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Corporate
Role
What you would be doing
legal research
client communication
motion drafting
discovery response
deposition prep
policy drafting
- 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)
What you bring
jd
ny bar
2-5 years
1800 billable
research writing
organizational
- 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
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Company
Overview
Over 50 Years
Years in Business
The firm has established a strong presence in various legal sectors over decades.
Fortune 500
Enterprise Clients
The firm serves a range of clients, including large corporations such as Fortune 500 companies.
- Specializes in providing services to both private and public sector clients, with a diverse range of industries served.
- Offers expertise in corporate law, real estate, environmental matters, and public infrastructure.
- Known for managing large-scale commercial and government projects, especially in energy and utilities.
- Distinct for its ability to handle complex regulatory issues and navigate government policy challenges.
- The firm has expanded through strategic mergers, strengthening its position across several U.S. regions.
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