Labor and Employment Associate

Abrams Fensterman•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$145,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Abrams Fensterman, LLP is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Associate Attorney to join its Labor and Employment practice in the Rochester, New York office. The role is suited to a motivated attorney with substantial employment law and litigation experience who can handle a diverse range of employment-related matters and collaborate with attorneys across the firm. The associate will represent employers in litigation, administrative proceedings, and employment-related arbitration; advise on employment law and compliance; and draft and negotiate employment-related documents. The successful candidate will be able to independently manage matters while providing excellent communication and client service.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active admission to the New York State Bar and membership in good standing.
7–10 years of experience practicing employment law, including state and federal court litigation.
Demonstrated experience handling employment litigation and administrative agency proceedings.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including legal drafting, proofreading, and client outreach.
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Handle employment-related litigation from discovery through trial, including drafting pleadings, discovery motions, motions to dismiss, and summary judgment motions.
Represent employers in administrative proceedings before the EEOC, NYS DHR, and Monroe County EEO Unit, and in employment-related arbitration matters.
Handle agency compliance actions, including audits, investigations, and inspections.
Research and advise on employment matters, including hiring practices, employee relations, terminations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour compliance.
Conduct legal research and analysis to develop litigation strategies and provide practical recommendations to clients.
Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, policies, and other legal documents.
Collaborate with clients, human resources professionals, management teams, and other legal stakeholders to support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Monitor federal, state, and local labor and employment law developments and advise clients on potential impacts to their operations.