Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•New York, NY

6d•$145,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York, NY office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training, across numerous jurisdictions. The role offers the opportunity to provide legal services within a sophisticated practice and take a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. It involves extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The successful candidate will handle employment matters including drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Candidates should be proactive, self-starting, able to work independently and collaboratively, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Admission to practice in New York.
One to seven years of experience in employment law matters.
Prior employment litigation experience.
New York wage and hour experience.
Comfort drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
Strong writing and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Employment litigation and New York wage and hour experience preferably on the management side.
Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience.

Responsibilities

Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
Draft and argue motions.
Take and defend depositions.
Provide legal services in labor and employment law matters, including litigation, counseling, and training.
Maintain extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.