Labor & Employment Associate (2-4yr) - PHIL

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a full-time 2nd – 4th year Associate in the Labor & Employment Practice in their Philadelphia office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex employment litigation and counseling capacities, working closely with Shareholders across the firm’s more than 50 offices.
• Work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries, interacting regularly with them.
• Advise employers on compliance issues related to leaves of absence, performance management, wage and hour compliance, and terminations.
• Draft personnel policies and employment agreements.
• Experience with class and collective action cases is a plus.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in an employment-specific, defense-side role, focusing on complex litigation involving wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and other employment claims.
• Strong academic performance in law school.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership over work and career.
• Must be in good standing with the PA State Bar; NJ admission is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance in law school.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership over work and career.
• Must be in good standing with the PA State Bar; NJ admission is preferred.

Skills

• Experience with complex litigation involving wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and other employment claims.
• Experience advising employers on compliance issues related to leaves of absence, performance management, wage and hour compliance, and terminations.
• Ability to draft personnel policies and employment agreements.
• Experience with class and collective action cases is a plus.

Benefits

Greenberg Traurig offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Pay

Competitive compensation offered.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

An excellent benefits package is offered.

Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Greenberg Traurig is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and is an equal opportunity employer.