Labor & Employment Associate
About The Position
Stevens & Lee is seeking a Labor & Employment associate with at least four years of experience to join its Philadelphia Office. The ideal candidate has experience litigating, advising, and representing business clients on a broad range of employment matters. Deposition and second-chair trial experience is preferred; labor experience is a plus. The associate will handle federal and state employment litigation, advise clients on employment-law compliance, draft and review employment documents and policies, and counsel employers on workplace matters. Stevens & Lee offers associates immediate, hands-on experience, training, and accelerated career opportunities.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience.
- Licensed and in good standing in Pennsylvania.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Deposition experience.
- Second-chair trial experience.
- Labor experience.
- Admission to the New Jersey bar.
Responsibilities
- Handle federal and state employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour claims.
- Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and FLSA.
- Draft and review employment agreements, restrictive covenants, employee handbooks, and workplace policies.
- Counsel employers on hiring, employee relations, performance management, and termination matters.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- Discretionary bonuses.
- An annual contribution of 10% of an employee's gross compensation to the defined contribution profit-sharing plan, with vesting in three years.
- 100% coverage of the health care premium for all employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
