Labor Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.•White Plains, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. This position will be sit in our White Plains, NY location. For White Plains, the expected salary range for this position is between $192,500 - $262,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.

Requirements

JD from accredited law school
NY Bar Admission
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

2+ years of traditional labor law experience is preferred.
Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred
Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)
Representing management in NLRB elections.
Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check and neutrality agreements.
Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements.
Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings.
Obtaining mass picketing injunctions.
Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for compliance with federal and state law.
Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal and New York workplace issues and harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.