Labor And Employment Associate Attorney | New York, NY

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  • Location: New York, NY

  • Company: BCG Attorney Search

candidate will have a strong background in counseling employers on various employment-related matters, defending employers in litigation, and providing guidance on issues such as leave entitlement, wage and hour compliance, hiring, terminations, and handbook policies.

Job Details: Duties: Provide legal counsel to employers on a wide range of employment-related issues. Defend employers in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies such as the EEOC and DOL. Handle all aspects of litigation, including responding to complaints, drafting and responding to discovery, e-discovery, document production, preparing dispositive motions, and drafting position statements. Demonstrate

expertise in wage and hour class/collective action litigation. Advise and handle restrictive covenant agreements, both in defense and prosecution. Requirements: Minimum 4-6 years of employment law experience.

Prior experience in the employment practice of a prominent law firm. Admitted to practice law in New York; admission in MA, NJ, or PA is a plus. Proven experience counseling employers on a variety of employment-related issues. Demonstrated experience in defending employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. Familiarity with wage and hour class/collective action litigation is a plus. Education: Juris Doctor (J. D. ) from an accredited law school. Certifications:

Admission to the New York State Bar is required.

Skills: Superior attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exceptional analytical skills. High level of academic achievement. Location: New York City, NY A preeminent firm with excellent name recognition and clout, this firm has been involved in many high-stakes, high-profile suits over the last few decades. Defying easy categorizations, though, associates at this firm also praise its commitment to work-life balance and the respectful mentorship delivered from senior partners. Additionally, this firm makes a strong showing in the of-the-moment privacy and data security arena, making it an excellent destination for those interested in this in-demand field.

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