Employment Law Jr - Mid | Associate

JOB SUMMARY

 We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, Associate to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law counseling and litigation, with experience representing employers in a variety of forums and advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Employment Law Associate will be primarily focused on Employment. This candidate is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

·         Prepare employee handbooks and policies

·         Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues, including:

o   Paid Sick Leave

o   Discrimination and retaliation

o   Wage and hour compliance

o   Emerging issues such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices

·         Represent employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations involving:

o   Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims

o   Wage and hour violations

o   Breach of contract

o   Other employment-related disputes

·         Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions, in both federal and state courts

·         Prepare and respond to pleadings and discovery requests

·         Prepare and conduct depositions

·         Prepare position statements and responses to administrative charges before federal and state agencies

·         Conduct witness interviews and fact investigations in preparation for litigation and agency responses

·         Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including:

o   Employment contracts

o   Non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements

o   Severance agreements

·         Other Ad hoc projects and assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         J.D. from an accredited law school

·         Admitted to practice in New York

·         2-4 years of relevant employment law experience

·         Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills

·         Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

·         Experience counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

COMPETENCIES

The competencies listed below describes the skills, knowledge and behavior required to perform this job. The successful candidate for this position will:

Ethics: Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.

Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgement: Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.

Project/Assignment Management: Develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time; manage project team activities.

Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Analytical: Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures.

Customer Service: Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Dependability: Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Continually required to sit.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, taste or smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In performing the duties here in the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions:

• Frequently a fast-paced environment determined by project to be completed.
• Frequently mid-paced environment on daily assigned projects.
• Occasional discomfort due to noise and temperature.
• Occasional pressure and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks.
• Continual periods where the employee is expected to sit for a long period of time when necessary.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.