Employment and Labor Associate Attorney

Day Pitney LLP is seeking an associate with 2 to 4 years of employment and labor experience to join our growing team in our Parsippany, NJ office,  Stamford, CT, or Hartford, CT office.

Ideal candidates will have experience in employer-side employment litigation and counseling employers on labor relations and employment law matters. They should also have strong legal research skills and experience representing employers in state and federal court, before state and federal administrative agencies, and in labor arbitration. Experience handling claims involving discrimination, breach of contract, and wage-and-hour violations is preferred. Experience with non-compete litigation, 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.

Hybrid Work Environment

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that allows attorneys to work remotely two days per week.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of demonstrated employment and labor litigation 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
• Bar admission in good standing in the jurisdiction where you plan to practice (Connecticut or New Jersey) is required. Dual admission in New York, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania is a plus.

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys across 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 500 companies. 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 www.daypitney.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and directly contribute to the success 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.

All candidate submissions, including those from search firms, must be made through our online portal.

Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample of two to three pages from your academic or professional work, written solely by you.

Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base annual salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000. The actual salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, office location, and other job-related factors. Attorneys may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end merit bonus in accordance with the Firm's applicable bonus program.

Day Pitney offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the Firm's benefit plans.