F/T LABOR LAW ATTORNEY

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

$175K — $250K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Labor Law and Employment Law, especially in compliance and collective bargaining.
  • Proficient in Legal Research, Drafting Legal Documents, and Litigation processes.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills essential for advisory roles.
  • Attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities are critical.
  • Licensed to practice law in New York State is required.
  • Experience in representing clients in various labor disputes before multiple legal bodies.
  • Having portable business is a plus, enhancing the firm's client base.

Responsibilities

  • Handle labor and employment matters, providing insightful legal counsel on compliance with regulations.
  • Negotiate collective bargaining agreements to align interests between management and unions.
  • Draft employment agreements to ensure clarity and legal compliance for clients.
  • Represent clients in labor disputes across courts, governmental agencies, and collective bargaining scenarios.
  • Conduct thorough legal research to support case development and strategy.
  • Prepare and file legal documents pertaining to labor law cases effectively.
  • Attend hearings and collaborate with clients to design effective legal strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a prestigious, full-service law firm recognized for its client-centered approach.
  • Gain experience from working alongside seasoned attorneys in a nationally recognized Labor & Employment Law Department.
  • Contribute to a diverse client portfolio including businesses, municipalities, and real estate entities.
  • Access to resources and networks of one of Long Island's largest law firms.
Full Job Description
Description

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP (FDT) is seeking a full-time, on-site, Traditional Labor Law Attorney. Located in Uniondale, New York, the Labor Law Attorney will handle labor and employment matters, including advising clients on compliance with labor regulations, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, drafting employment agreements, and representing clients in labor disputes in courts, before government agencies and in the collective bargaining arena. The position requires conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, attending hearings and collaborating with clients to develop effective legal strategies.

We are seeking someone with 8 years+ experience in areas including Collective Bargaining, Labor Relations, NLRA and RLA issues, and Management/Union arbitrations, as well as, Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA and work place discrimination matters.

Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in Labor Law, Labor Law Regulations and Employment Law, including familiarity with compliance and collective bargaining processes;
  • Skills in Legal Research, Drafting Legal Documents, and Litigation;
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills;
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously;
  • Licensed to practice law in New York State;
  • Experience representing clients in labor and employment disputes before federal and state courts, NLRB, NMB, EEOC, State Divisions of Human Rights and State and Federal Departments of Labor;
  • Portable business a plus, but not required.

Salary Range

$175,000 to $250,000+ depending on experience and portable business.

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