Description:
About the Position:We are seeking a highly skilled Labor and Employment Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of global labor and employment laws and be able to navigate complex legal issues with ease. The position requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Successful candidates will have a broad range of experiences to draw from, lean towards innovative solutions to legal challenges, and be highly approachable and passionate about immigration/employment law. Candidates must be eager to learn, grow, and perform responsibilities to New Frontier's standard of excellence. We are a results-driven team of high performers, so candidates looking for a "job" should not apply. By contrast, if you are someone who views this position as a potential platform to grow your passion and expand your reach in life, please apply!
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and manage assigned cases to attend mediations, depositions, and hearings.
- Evaluate potential claims and provide legal advice to prospective Clients.
- Effectively negotiate suitable settlement agreements on the Client's behalf when appropriate.
- Meet with and work closely with Clients, expert witnesses, medical professionals, staff members, other Attorneys, and Partners.
- Advise and counsel employer regarding multiple and complex legal issues, recognizing and addressing potential risks with situations including performance documentation, discipline, termination, layoffs, employment agreements, waiver and release agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a four-year bachelor's degree and a three-year law degree from an accredited law school and are in good standing with the Bar Association. Additionally, they should have at least one year of employment law experience and a working knowledge of a wide range of laws and regulations applicable to employment on the federal, state, and local level, including Title VII, ADEA, OWBPA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, and NLRA.
We are searching for a candidate with a combination of optimistic and results-oriented traits. They should also be eligible to work in the United States, have a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills, and be proficient in using MS Word, Excel, and Google products. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Additionally, the candidate should be organized, able to handle many tasks at once, a quick learner, outgoing, confident, and software savvy. These qualities would enable the candidate to effectively perform the tasks required of the position and contribute to the success of the team.
In addition to legal expertise, the successful candidate should be client-oriented, approachable, and have a responsive and engaging proactive customer service approach. They should also possess the ability to handle multiple, high-level complex projects and high volumes of work on an ongoing basis, with strong attention to detail. Furthermore, they should be able to exercise sound judgment and the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards.
The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to make formal presentations/training and provide engaging, clear communication of legal concepts to non-lawyers. Finally, they should be able to function independently with limited guidance. Overall, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual who can thrive in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. To fit in you will need a positive attitude and approach to work!
