Employment, Immigration, and Labor Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. 

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Employment, Immigration, and Labor Associate Attorney position in our New York, New York Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser is seeking a skilled and motivated Employment, Immigration, and Labor Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a nationally recognized firm and provide comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse range of clients across public and private sectors in employment, education, and labor law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, from inception through resolution.


• Represent employers, private schools, and other institutions in a wide variety of employment, labor, and education law matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract and collective bargaining issues.


• Provide day-to-day legal advice and training to clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment, education and labor laws.


• Collaborate with Partners and senior attorneys on complex matters and trial preparation.


• Regularly handle court appearances, mediations and depositions


• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case updates and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school


• Admitted to practice in the State of New York


• Admitted to practice in the SDNY and EDNY


• 3+ years of legal experience with a focus on employment, immigration, and/or education law and litigation


• Experience handling discrimination and wage and hour claim under federal, state, and local laws


• Knowledge of Immigration practice and experience processing PERM, H1b and other visas


• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why Should You Apply? 

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend


• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan


• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement


• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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