1204 - Employment Attorney

The law firm of Foster Garvey is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice group as an income principal or as counsel in our New York City office. This role will be responsible for management-side representation and provide general counseling on employment/independent contractor agreements, wage and hour compliance, employee leave/ADA accommodation, terminations/separation agreements, manuals/handbooks, and more. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while collaborating with practitioners across all Foster Garvey offices.

At Foster Garvey, you will work alongside attorneys and staff motivated by excellent client service. You will find resources and mentors to help you grow professionally and work with a team that values everyone’s contributions. You will also be encouraged to seek opportunities to work on pro bono matters and public service. The Firm has a track record of litigating significant pro bono cases that protect the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable people.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Foster Garvey and enhance our ability to provide clients with innovative, creative, and collaborative advocacy. The Opportunity & Progress Council (OPC) guides Foster Garvey’s actions in these important areas by executing the Firm’s strategic initiatives aimed at breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a shared environment where everyone can do their best work together.

The successful candidate will have:

• 7 to 10 years of experience in employment law
• Portable book of business is required
• Employment litigation experience is required
• Labor/union experience is a plus
• Admission to NY State Bar is required
• Admission to CA State Bar is a plus
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills
• A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills
• Enthusiasm to work with and build a diverse team
• The ability to manage significant individual responsibilities

Salary Range

The annualized salary range for this position is $200,000 to $350,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Commuter allowance
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work
• Annual bonus and more

**The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.

Pre-Employment Screening

Any job offer will be contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background screening.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit their resume, cover letter, reference sheet, and writing sample through our Careers Portal webpage. If you need assistance with the application process or have questions about the position, please get in touch with Georgia Woodruff, Director of Legal Talent and Professional Development, at [email protected].

Foster Garvey values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, political ideology, familial relationships, or status in any other legally protected group.