Explore Labor & Employment Associate Jobs

Find Labor & Employment Associate opportunities with employers seeking experienced legal professionals. These roles may involve advising businesses on workplace matters, representing clients in employment disputes, and helping organizations understand labor and employment laws. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

What Labor & Employment Associates Do

Labor and employment associates support clients on issues such as workplace policies, hiring and termination, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, employee leave, and labor relations. Depending on the position, responsibilities may include legal research, drafting agreements and memoranda, preparing for hearings or trials, conducting investigations, and counseling clients on risk and compliance.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a law degree, admission to the relevant bar, strong legal writing and research skills, and experience with employment matters or litigation. Client communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer, practice area, and seniority.

Explore Your Next Legal Opportunity

Whether your background is in employment counseling, workplace investigations, labor relations, or litigation, explore Labor & Employment Associate jobs on Ladders. Compare roles, review employer requirements, and find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$183K - $229K *

Join us to lead and innovate within our Managing Attorney's Office, providing expert procedural guidance and operational leadership. You'll oversee workflows, mentor personnel, and ensure compliance a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $125K *

Champion the management of litigation calendars, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting attorneys and paralegals. Leverage your expertise in court rules and procedures to enhance workflow a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $125K *

Shape the future of litigation support by providing expert calendaring services, ensuring compliance with court rules, and enhancing workflow efficiency across regional offices. Join a dynamic team de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$113K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading litigation calendaring processes, ensuring compliance and quality assurance across regional offices. Collaborate with attorneys and staff to manage deadlines and enhance wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Champion client success by managing HR services, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships. Provide expert guidance on HR matters, facilitating smooth onboarding and collaboration across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Take ownership of client relationships by managing day-to-day HR activities, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance within a dynamic portfolio, fostering positive client interactions and c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving client success in civil litigation. Manage diverse cases in tort and contract claims, handling all phases from inception to resolution. Make a meaningful impact while advanc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Help us drive inclusive talent management initiatives, collaborating with leadership and diverse teams to enhance recruitment, retention, and development efforts, fostering an inclusive culture where...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K *

Join a dynamic litigation team to lead federal court cases, focusing on immigration law and administrative principles. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to navigate complex legal challenges and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Advance recruitment efforts by coordinating processes for law school hiring, lateral associate onboarding, and summer programs. Collaborate with team members to enhance candidate experience and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee day-to-day operations and financial management within a professional services firm. Utilize your analytical skills to drive efficiencies, inform leadership decisions, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Optimize the billing lifecycle for complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with client guidelines and accuracy in invoicing. Collaborate with attorneys and clients to resolve discrepancies and enha...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Empower the billing process for complex legal matters, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with attorneys and clients. Manage invoicing, resolve discrepancies, and enhance billing wor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Optimize commercial real estate transactions by managing due diligence, closing documents, and client interactions. Collaborate with a high-caliber team to support sophisticated deals for developers a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $300K *

Elevate your career as you manage global employment legal matters, collaborating with HR and business leaders to provide strategic legal guidance and support in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Champion global employment legal matters, collaborating with HR and business leaders to drive strategy, manage litigation, and enhance legal processes in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing success through your expertise in global affairs, providing vital support to leadership, delivering insights, and managing client relationships to achieve org...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $95K *

Empower legal teams by providing essential administrative support, ensuring high-quality work and effective collaboration. Leverage your litigation knowledge to enhance client service and streamline p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$93K *

Advance your career by managing the complete billing process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of financial matters. Join a dynamic environment where attention to detail and independence are vi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Engage in fostering an inclusive workplace by supporting the full employee life cycle, from recruitment to retention. Champion culture, equity, and performance management while ensuring compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Contribute to client engagement initiatives by collaborating with litigation teams, managing communications, and enhancing business development efforts for strategic practices, ensuring timely and acc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with our dynamic Client Development & Engagement team. Drive initiatives across litigation and regulatory practices, manage marketing materials, and enhance comm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Support the Client Development & Engagement team with strategic initiatives enhancing litigation practice and client relations while managing various marketing and operational tasks to foster collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Transform the workplace by providing top-notch operational and administrative support, ensuring a welcoming environment while coordinating resources and managing key office functions, all to drive org...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform business performance by leading HR initiatives, diagnosing issues, and fostering stakeholder relationships to enhance employee engagement and drive strategic objectives across client areas...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Labor & Employment Associate do?question toggle

    A Labor & Employment Associate advises clients on workplace laws and employment practices, and may handle matters such as workplace investigations, compliance, labor relations, and employment litigation. Duties vary by employer and role.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Labor & Employment Associate jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a law degree and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Employers may also seek experience in employment law, litigation, counseling, or workplace investigations, along with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

  • What kinds of matters do Labor & Employment Associates work on?question toggle

    Associates may work on discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour issues, employee leave, workplace policies, hiring and termination, labor relations, and employment disputes.

  • How can I find Labor & Employment Associate jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Labor & Employment Associate listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary details, qualifications, location, and practice-area requirements.