Wage & Hour Associate
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 role will sit in our New York City location. 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 an ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
- 3+ years of experience
- employment law background strongly preferred
- Current NY Bar admission or ability to obtain admission
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on various projects
Nice To Haves
- Class/collective action experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Litigate cases involving a broad range of employment-related claims, focused on claims under the Fair Labor Standards, New York Labor Law and/or other state wage and hour laws
- Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions, focused on wage claim and hour cases
- Advise employers regarding compliance with wage and hour laws and related risk management, including dispute resolution programs
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
- Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Employee assistance program and other firm benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
