Junior Employment & Labor Associate Attorney
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Employment & Labor Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm’s New York office.
Position Overview
A leading national firm is seeking a junior Associate Attorney with approximately 1–2 years of experience to join its Employment & Labor practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in both employment counseling and litigation work within a sophisticated, client-facing practice.
The ideal candidate will have exposure to employment law matters, including counseling, litigation, and employment support in corporate transactions. This role also involves significant day-to-day client interaction and cross-office collaboration, including work involving New York and Florida employment issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day employment law counseling to corporate clients
- Support employment-related litigation matters, including drafting and research
- Assist with employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions
- Advise clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws
- Draft policies, agreements, and related employment documentation
- Collaborate with corporate teams on deal-related employment issues
- Work closely with partners and clients on ongoing employment matters
Qualifications
- Approximately 1–2 years of employment law experience
- Experience in both employment counseling and litigation preferred
- Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills required
- Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
- Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
- Admission to the Florida Bar or eligibility and willingness to pursue admission required
- Strong initiative, professionalism, and ability to manage client-facing responsibilities
Compensation
The anticipated base salary for this New York-based Associate Attorney position is $225,000–$235,000 annually , depending on experience and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.
Additional Information
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, parental support benefits, and wellness programs. Attorneys also receive strong professional development resources and exposure to a broad range of sophisticated employment matters across industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process upon request.
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