Mid-Level/Senior Labor and Employment Attorney (Associate)

About the role

Robinson+Cole, a Vault “Top Ranked” Am Law 200 firm, seeks an associate with at least three years of employment and/or labor law experience to join its Hartford or Stamford office.

Responsibilities

• Counseling, compliance, workplace investigations, training, litigation, representation before state and federal agencies, board advisory work, and labor matters
• Multi-state employment counseling to business leaders, conducting employment diligence, and advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions
• Defending employment cases with partner oversight including investigating claims, taking and defending depositions, engaging in the discovery process, preparing and arguing discovery, dispositive, and other motions in state and federal court, and representing clients in administrative proceedings
• Reviewing, advising on, and drafting multi-state workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related projects
• Managing multiple litigation and client projects efficiently and effectively including effective management of priorities and deadlines
• Building a labor and employment practice

Requirements

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Connecticut state and federal court procedural and evidentiary rules
• Proven project management skills
• Experience in providing practical and creative advice and client solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients to provide quality representation and service
• Ability to effectively supervise junior associates and staff

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
• Admission in multiple jurisdictions
• Demonstrated interest in building a labor and employment practice

Skills

• Workplace investigation experience is a plus

Benefits

• Legal services across varying industries, from startups to the Fortune 500 and Global 500
• Hybrid work model with a minimum of 3-4 days per week in the office
• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, paid vacation, paid sick days, a 401(k) plan, and a variety of other benefits

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Hybrid work model with a minimum of 3-4 days per week in the office

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• A 401(k) plan
• Other benefits

Robinson+Cole

• Equal opportunity employer
• Participates in the E-Verify program
• Accepts resumes from search firms for this position