Job Title: Employment Litigation Associate
Role: Associate in Employment Litigation
Expertise: 3+ years of experience
Job Location: Stamford, CT (hybrid office / remote)
Description: Represent a wide variety of public and private employers
This position is for an attorney with 3+ years' experience to join the Employment Litigation team in our Stamford, CT office, who represents for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, financial and educational institutions and municipal entities in all manners of Employment litigation. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive - someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.
Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of employment actions;
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Analysis of employment records;
• Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies;
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, trials and all other aspects of employment litigation;
• Interact with employment experts;
• Conduct legal and employment research and analysis;
• Draft motions;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.
Education and Experience Required
• Admission to practice in Connecticut;
• Admission to practice in New York also preferred;
• At least 3 years of experience in employment litigation.
Skills and Abilities Required
• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
CT Comprehensive Total Rewards Package
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $120,000 - $175,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
