Labor & Employment Associate

Day Pitney's Employment & Labor group is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of employment and labor experience to join our growing team in Parsippany, NJ.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in performing legal research and representing employers in various labor and employment-related matters, including litigation in state and federal court, before state and federal administrative agencies, and in labor arbitration.  Experience with employment matters, such as those involving allegations of discrimination, breach of contract, and wage and hour violations is preferred. Experience counseling employers on labor relations and employment law matters, conducting internal investigations, and drafting employment-related policies and agreements is a plus.

Day Pitney's Employment & Labor team advises clients on a broad range of labor and employment issues that impact the modern workplace.  Our lawyers represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as before the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  The team partners with clients to understand the nuances of their unique workplace and to craft advice for the best possible outcome. Click here for more information about the Employment & Labor group.

Day Pitney offers a hybrid work schedule, combining three in-office days with two remote days each week, providing our attorneys with greater flexibility.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of demonstrated employment & labor experience
• Excellent technical, legal research, professional and client service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• New Jersey bar admission in good standing is required (CT and NY bar admission is a plus)

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 300 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit daypitney.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

Day Pitney is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We foster diversity within our firm and the communities in which we live and work. Diversity is one of the firm's core values. We believe people of diverse skills, opinions, perspectives, lifestyles, ideas, thinking and knowledge make us a stronger, more productive law firm. We actively seek out people who distinguish themselves from the pack—people of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and work and life experiences that will strengthen our practices and our firm.

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals. Day Pitney is committed to the professional development of our associates and provides excellent and realistic opportunities for advancement and path to partnership (if that is the desired goal).

Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author). Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms. All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.