Project Recruit · 3 hours ago
Labor & Employment Attorney
Project Recruit has partnered with a well-established, boutique-sized law firm in Nassau County to find a Labor & Employment attorney to join their team. This role involves handling all aspects of wage/hour/employment discrimination litigation and providing legal advice to clients.
Responsibilities
Handle all aspects of wage/hour/employment discrimination litigation, including conducting investigatory reviews
Handle drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing administrative position statements
Hands-on client contact - from intake through resolution
Engage directly with clients and provide legal advice on collective bargaining, employment discrimination, wage and hour litigation
Qualification
Required
6-10 years of experience in labor and employment law
Litigation experience in State and Federal Courts is required
Deposition experience is required (taking and defending depositions)
Federal Admission is required for senior applicants
Must be admitted to practice in New York
Ideal candidates will be eager, hard-working, driven, and strive for perfection
Have excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills
Preferred
Trial experience is a plus
Benefits
Flexible hours
Collegial work environment
Strong leadership
Mentorship opportunities