Labor & Employment Attorney

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Top Long Island firm seeking Labor & Employment Attorney - 50 years strong, growing — up to $250K based on experience, daily lunch on us, real courtroom experience, and a team that never leaves.

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Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

A Top law firm on Long Island, with a 50-year track record representing businesses across a wide range of practice areas. Our Labor & Employment Department represents management-side clients in everything from discrimination defense to CBA negotiations, giving attorneys real ownership of their matters and direct client relationships from day one.

Why join us?

People don't leave here — our openings come from growth, not attrition
Full client contact and courtroom/hearing experience from the start, not years of sitting second chair
Competitive salary Ranging from 150k (5 years experience) up to $250(15+ years experience), with bonus opportunities at 1,800 and 2,000 hours
Originations rewarded (15% credit) but never required
Daily firm-provided lunch
A stable, tight-knit team at a firm that's been a Long Island fixture for 50 years

Job Details

Hiring a Labor & Employment Attorney to represent employer in labor and employment matters, including discrimination defense, wage and hour disputes, CBA negotiations, and grievance arbitration. This is a full-time, on-site role with full client contact and regular court and agency appearances.

Responsibilities

Represent and defend employers in sexual harassment/discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, CBA negotiations, grievance arbitration, and improper practice charges
Handle matters before PERB, NLRB, EEOC, NYS DHR, and NYCCHR
Manage litigation from pleadings through trial, including arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings
Advise clients on prevailing wage law, withdrawal liability, and labor law compliance
Negotiate and draft collective bargaining agreements
Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs
Support general corporate and commercial transaction matters as needed

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in NY
5–15+ years of employer-side labor and employment experience
Proven experience with CBA negotiation, grievance arbitration, and agency hearings
Strong litigation, negotiation, and legal writing skills
Ability to manage a high caseload independently and advise clients directly

Details

Full-time, on-site
Salary: $150K–$250K+, based on experience
Bonus opportunities: $10K at 1,800 hours, $20K at 2,000 hours (target: 1,680)
Originations rewarded (15% credit) but not required

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