Labor & Employment Associate (Mid-Level) New York Office Job at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY

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  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Why Seyfarth:

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. 

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 3-6 years of experience providing advice and counsel to employers and handling single-plaintiff, complex, collective, and/or class action litigation and proceedings on their behalf.

The Day-To-Day:

As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

You Have:
  • 3-6 years’ high-caliber experience representing employers in various types of labor and employment matters
  • Experience advising employers on traditional labor, restrictive covenants, wage and hour law, leaves and accommodations, and other general—but sophisticated—employment law topics
  • Experience handling employment law litigation, with an emphasis on single-plaintiff, complex and/or class and collective action matters, with a preference for those who have handled court conferences, depositions, mediations, dispositive motions, and trials.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills that allow you to advocate effectively with clients and on their behalf
  • A desire to work hard for discerning clients and with exceptional colleagues, all of whom expect the very best from the lawyers on their team
  • Intellectual curiosity and high emotional intelligence
  • Excellent academic credentials and solid work ethic
  • Stellar analytical skills and good judgment
  • Experience providing recommendations and practical business solutions to clients
  • Judicial clerkship experience is a plus
  • The ability to walk and chew gum at the same time, i.e., the skills to manage multiple matters simultaneously
  • Admission to the New York bar is required, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and/or Connecticut is a plus
What We Provide:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. 
We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups. 

More About Seyfarth:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

 


**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: 
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. 

 

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $275,000 to $320,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). 

Location Specific Language:

This position is based in New York, NY 10018.

 

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Job Tags

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