Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Position Overview
We are seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our management-side employment law practice. The successful candidate will represent employers in employment litigation and provide proactive counseling on workplace issues, compliance, and risk management. This role combines courtroom advocacy, internal and regulatory investigations, policy drafting, and client counseling to help employers navigate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination matters across federal and state law.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of employment litigation matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and briefs.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances; prepare witnesses and take and defend depositions.
• Advise clients on employment-related policies and compliance with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA).
• Conduct workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employee misconduct; prepare investigation reports and remediation recommendations.
• Provide day-to-day counseling to HR and management on discipline, performance management, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, and discipline documentation.
• Develop and deliver training to clients on harassment prevention, discrimination law, wage and hour compliance, and best HR practices.
• Work with clients to design and revise employee handbooks, employment agreements, severance agreements, and internal policies to reduce legal risk.
• Collaborate with partners and other practice groups on case strategy, complex matters, and appellate issues when necessary.
• Manage client communications and expectations; prepare billing, case status updates, and settlement analyses.
• Support business development efforts through client meetings, pitch materials, and contributing to thought leadership and firm visibility.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the NJ state bar; bonus points for NY admission
• 3+ years of experience handling employment/labor matters on the management side; litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in employment litigation, including drafting motions, taking depositions, and courtroom appearances.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing written investigation reports and recommendations.
• Knowledge of key employment laws and regulations, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and state-specific employment statutes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and client counseling skills; ability to present complex legal issues clearly to HR and senior management.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritize competing demands while maintaining high-quality work product.
• Familiarity with workplace issues including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, wrongful termination, and employment disputes.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$175000 - $225000 USD per year