The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an ambitious attorney with 2-8 years of experience for an Employment Associate position with a focus on serving educational institutions. The Buffalo office's Employment and Education Practice Teams cover a broad array of matters affecting K-12 school districts, charter schools, independent schools, colleges, and universities, including HR and employment counseling, preparation of employment agreements and policies, workplace investigations, administrative claims and investigations, and litigation. The subject matters are also inclusive of all areas within the labor and employment field, including wage and hour, discrimination and harassment, restrictive covenants, labor relations, employee discipline, and regulatory compliance, as well as education-related issues involving faculty and staff employment, governance, and institutional policies.
New Associates have immediate access to clients. Strong communication skills, legal advocacy skills, and writing skills are required. Experience in administrative hearings, workplace investigations, school law matters, or other comparable court or agency proceedings is preferred.
What We're Looking For
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar
- A client-service orientation and a desire to develop business over time
- A self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills who is comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication skills, legal advocacy skills, and writing skills
- Experience in administrative hearings, workplace investigations, school law matters, or other comparable court or agency proceedings is preferred.
Compensation
Salary range: $110,000-$160,000/year depending on experience. This is a good-faith estimate for the position based on location and minimum criteria. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/
