Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our national law firm client is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Attorney to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice group as a partner in their 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 of the Firm's six offices.

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.

Job Requirements:

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

Our client 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.

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