Associate Attorney - Employment Law, Education

Lippes Mathias LLP

$110K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar
  • Client-service orientation with a desire to develop business
  • Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Capacity to handle confidential information discreetly
  • Preferred experience in administrative hearings and workplace investigations

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel and guidance to educational institutions on HR and employment matters
  • Draft and review employment agreements and policies for clients
  • Conduct workplace investigations and manage administrative claims
  • Represent clients in litigation concerning labor and employment issues
  • Advise on compliance with employment laws and regulations
  • Assist educational institutions with faculty and staff employment governance
  • Develop and maintain client relationships through effective communication

Benefits

  • Immediate client access for new associates
  • Opportunities to develop business over time
  • Dynamic team environment focused on education law
  • Focus on a diverse array of legal matters within education and employment law
  • Professional development opportunities and support for career growth
Full Job Description
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/

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