Associate | Employment Jr. -Mid.

Ellenoff Grossman and Schole LLP • Long Beach, CA

7d • $180,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, mid-level 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.

Requirements

• Experience counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Admitted to practice in New York
• 2-5 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
• Qualified to practice law in New York
• Active member in good standing with the New York Bar Association

Nice To Haves

• Experience representing employers in a variety of forums
• Experience advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law issues, including: Paid Sick Leave, Discrimination and retaliation, Wage and hour compliance, Emerging issues such as the use of artificial intelligence in employment practices
• Represent employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations involving: Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, Wage and hour violations, Breach of contract, 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: Employment contracts, Non-compete and restrictive covenant agreements, Severance agreements
• Other duties, projects and assignments as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree