Labor & Employment Associate

The Stevens & Lee Companies • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

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 are preferred; labor experience is a plus. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in Pennsylvania, and New Jersey admission is a plus.

The firm offers associates immediate, hands-on experience, training, and accelerated career opportunities. Compensation includes competitive salaries and discretionary bonuses, along with benefits including an annual contribution of 10% of an employee’s gross compensation to the firm’s defined contribution profit-sharing plan, which vests in three years, and 100% coverage of the health care premium for all employees.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience.
• Experience litigating, advising, and representing business clients on a broad range of employment matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Licensed and in good standing in Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• Deposition experience.
• Second-chair trial experience.
• Labor experience.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey.

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.
• Annual contribution of 10% of an employee’s gross compensation to the defined contribution profit-sharing plan, vesting in three years.
• 100% coverage of the health care premium for all employees.
• Immediate, hands-on experience, training, and accelerated career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed