Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

About the job

An insurance defense and litigation firm serving clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Florida. We provide strategic, cost-effective representation with a focus on responsive communication, practical legal solutions, and efficient case resolution.

Our attorneys are known for delivering timely reporting, accurate exposure assessments, and thoughtful litigation strategies that align with client objectives. We take a proactive approach to case management and pride ourselves on building trusted relationships through exceptional service, professionalism, and results-driven advocacy.

We foster a collaborative environment where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and opportunities for professional growth.

Position Overview

The client is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join our growing Philadelphia office. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to handle a wide range of employment litigation and counseling matters while working closely with firm leadership and clients to develop effective legal strategies and achieve favorable outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage matters from inception through resolution, including administrative proceedings, litigation, mediations, and settlement negotiations. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who values client service, strong advocacy, and practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Defend labor and employment matters in state and federal courts.

• Represent clients before administrative agencies, including the EEOC, PHRC, and other regulatory bodies.

• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, ADA, FMLA, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and related workplace disputes.

• Conduct early case evaluations and provide liability, damages, and exposure assessments.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other substantive litigation documents.

• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

• Prepare timely case evaluations, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.

• Advise clients on employment policies, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, leave issues, and compliance matters.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective litigation and resolution strategies.

• Manage caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality work product and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active Pennsylvania law license in good standing.

• Admission in New Jersey, New York, and/or Florida is a strong plus.

• 2-5 years of labor and employment litigation experience.

• Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.

• Experience managing matters independently through discovery, motion practice, and resolution.

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to assess risk, evaluate exposure, and communicate recommendations effectively.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional client service.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.