Labor & Employment Associate

Cozen O'Connor

$230K — $265K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law
  • Experience representing employers in courts and arbitration
  • Familiarity with federal and state employment law regulations
  • Active NY attorney license in good standing
  • Strong academic credentials, writing, and advocacy skills

Responsibilities

  • Advise employers on employment law issues
  • Represent clients in federal and state court
  • Handle arbitration proceedings and agency matters
  • Assist with wage and hour compliance and disputes
  • Defend against discrimination and harassment claims
  • Manage breach of contract and whistleblower cases
  • Support enforcement of noncompete agreements

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to a diverse range of cases
  • Support for maintaining work-life balance
Full Job Description
Cozen O'Connor seeks an attorney with three to five years of experience to join the Labor & Employment Department in the New York office. The ideal candidate will have experience representing employers in federal and state courts, arbitration proceedings, and before government agencies. Traditional labor experience is a plus.

Preferred Experience Includes:

Advising employers on a wide range of employment law matters including:
  • Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
  • Wage and hour compliance and disputes, including class and collective actions.
  • Compliance with the FMLA, ADA, and other federal, state, and local leave laws.
  • Breach of contract and whistleblower claims.
  • Enforcement and defense of noncompete and non-solicitation agreements.

Must have excellent academic credentials, writing and oral advocacy skills. Active NY license in good standing required.

The salary range for this position is $230,000 - $265,000 and represents the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications

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