Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Harris Beach Murtha

The Role

Overview

Associate attorney handling labor and employment research, drafting, and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

  • legal research
  • draft motions
  • discovery response
  • deposition prep
  • policy drafting
  • client communication

Tasks

-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

  • juris doctor
  • bar admission
  • 2-5 years
  • research writing
  • organization
  • team player

What You Bring

-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

The Company

About Harris Beach Murtha

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Education

Financial Services

Food and Beverage

Retail

Hospitality

Municipalities and Local Agencies

Corporate

Environmental

Financial Institutions

Real Estate

Construction

Health Care

Intellectual Property

Labor and Employment

Mass Torts

Medical and Life Sciences

Political Law

Product Liability

Public Finance

Tax

Trusts and Estates

Government Compliance and Investigations

Commercial Real Estate

Financial Restructuring