What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Labor and Employment Attorney (Associate) position at Robinson & Cole?
Mid-Level / Senior Labor and Employment Associate 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. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated attorney who wants to be an integral part of a team and build a sophisticated practice focused on counseling, compliance, workplace investigations, training, litigation, representation before state and federal agencies, board advisory work, and labor matters.Key Responsibilities : Experience providing multi-state employment counseling to business leaders, conducting employment diligence, and advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions.Experience 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.Proficiency in reviewing, advising on, and drafting multi-state workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related projects.Ability to manage multiple litigation and client projects efficiently and effectively including effective management of priorities and deadlines.Demonstrated interest in building a labor and employment practice.Preferred candidates will possess strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school and be admitted in multiple jurisdictions. Admission to the Connecticut bar is required.Robinson & Cole LLP is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. We participate in the E-Verify program.We offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, paid vacation, paid sick days, a 401(k) plan, and a variety of other benefits.Please include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and two writing samples (preferably not briefs edited by others).#J-18808-Ljbffr
