Job Description

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 19 consecutive yearsWe’ve created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for our leadership on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry and our dedication to creating a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.  If you are interested in joining the team, please apply at the link below.

The New York office of Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a labor and employment law associate with 4 to 6 years of experience to join its Labor & Employment practice group. Candidates must have strong academic credentials and interpersonal skills, excellent legal writing skills, and substantive, relevant experience, including the following:

- Counseling clients, litigating, and conducting trainings and internal investigations in connection with employment law issues, including discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, restrictive covenants, and leave and accommodation matters;
- Experience in drafting employment-related agreements and policies;
- Experience in handling matters before government agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state and federal Departments of Labor;
- Defending clients in single-plaintiff and class action employment-related litigation;
- Advising clients on employment-related aspects of M&A transactions;

- Traditional labor experience, including participation in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, matters before the NLRB, and day-to-day counseling on labor-management issues, is preferred for this position.

Candidates must have exceptional writing skills, strong client relations and communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to substantively advise clients and contribute to and/or manage litigation matters on a day-to-day basis. Candidates must also have significant experience independently handling motions and discovery, including experience in connection with depositions. Admission to the NY bar is required.

To apply, please click on the link below and attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript. Principals only.

In accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law, the base salary range in New York City for this position is $295,000 -$370,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. This range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. The compensation for this position may also include a discretionary annual bonus. Information regarding benefits can be found here