Associate - Labor & Employment

Harris Beach Murtha•Rochester, NY

42d•$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha seeks an associate-level attorney to work on a variety of issues in the labor and employment practice. This position will, among other things, perform research, writing and other work relating to all areas of labor and employment law including, but not limited to, traditional labor/union issues, collective bargaining matters, discrimination laws and litigation, wage and hour law and other laws impacting the employment relationship.

Requirements

1-4+ years’ experience in labor and employment or litigation law
Admission to New York State Bar required
Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
Must have excellent research and writing skills
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
Maintains high standards of performance
Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Admission to Connecticut Bar (or ability to waive in) preferred
Military experience welcome

Responsibilities

Perform research on a variety of labor and employment matters
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)
Communicate with clients to obtain information for position statements
Draft motions in federal and state court
Respond to discovery requests
Draft deposition outlines, prepare exhibits, prepare witnesses. First and second chair depositions
Assist partners in preparing for mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings, fact finding conferences, and trials.
Second chair and where appropriate first chair mediations, arbitrations, oral arguments, hearings and trials.
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually