Labor Associate

About the role

This position is primarily a traditional labor position representing employers but will also include advice and counsel work with employers regarding federal and New York workplace laws and other assignments, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB")
• Researching and writing
• Representing management in NLRB elections
• Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check and neutrality agreements
• Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements
• Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings
• Obtaining mass picketing injunctions
• Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for compliance with federal and state law
• Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal and New York workplace issues and harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school
• 2+ years of traditional labor law experience is preferred
• NY Bar Admission
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required
• May include regular business travel

Pay

For Long Island, the expected salary range for this position is between $192,500 - $262,500. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits