The New York City office of Epstein Becker & Green seeks an attorney to work at the level of a fourth to seventh year associate to join its national management-side labor and employment practice. This position requires extensive familiarity with federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., non-compete and trade secret law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and similar state laws) and extensive litigation experience in these areas.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to handle certain aspects of litigation with minimal supervision, such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending to certain court appearances. Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial. Must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Admission to practice law in New York is mandatory