Labor & Employment Attorney

• Advise and counsel clients on a wide array of L&E issues; research and analyze relevant L&E law and draft correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, policies and contracts; draft employee handbooks and policies

• Defend employers in state and federal courts on a wide array of L&E matters, including wage & hour, restrictive covenant, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower and employment tort claims

• Represent employers in administrative hearing proceedings and grievance arbitrations on employee discipline, GML 207 disability claims and collective bargaining agreement disputes

• Defend municipal determinations in Article 78 proceedings; move to stay arbitration and vacate or confirm arbitration awards.

• Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations, mediation, interest arbitration proceedings before PERB and unfair labor/improper practice proceedings before the NLRB and PERB

• Train clients' supervisors and employees on HR compliance; present at seminars and webinars on L&E matters; and draft L&E newsletter articles

Requirements of the Labor & Employment Attorney:

• Current NY Bar admission
• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school
• Desire to develop and further legal skills
• 3-5 years of experience, Employment and/or Municipal Law background strongly preferred
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and promptly respond to client's needs
• The ability to write in a clear, concise and effective manner
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to perform quick and reliable research
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach

Other Key Requirements:

• 100% onsite, in-office role.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Labor & Employment Attorney:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan

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