Employment Associate Attorney

Metz Lewis seeks to hire an Employment Associate Attorney

Metz Lewis is a Pittsburgh-based law firm with a reputation for delivering sophisticated and practical legal advice to its corporate clients.

We are currently searching for an Associate Attorney to join our Employment Group. As an Associate Attorney in our Employment Group, you will handle a broad range of employment-related matters, including advising corporate clients on compliance with federal and state labor laws, drafting employment policies and agreements, and supporting Metz Lewis’ significant practice in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and securities transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, impeccable attention to detail, effective research skills, a solid understanding of employment law, and the ability to manage multiple client matters effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·        Provide legal counsel on employment law matters, including discrimination, wage and hour laws, wrongful termination, and workplace policies.

·        Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, and workplace policies.

·        Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and other legal documents.

·        Advise clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Title VII.

·        Assist with internal investigations related to workplace disputes and regulatory compliance.

·        Conduct legal employment-related legal due diligence and assess related risks in corporate transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible vacation policy

Supplemental Pay

• Performance-based bonus

More Details

• Work location: Pittsburgh, PA
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Why Metz Lewis

Metz Lewis provides best-in-class service and offers an ideal platform to grow a practice. We pride ourselves on a culture of client service, being good partners (among our lawyers and with our clients), and helping lawyers achieve their professional goals. Metz Lewis has been consistently ranked a Top Workplace by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.