Associate Attorney - Employment Law Unit in Albany, New York at Harding Mazzotti LLP

Essential Functions

• Conduct consultations and initial case investigations to determine whether a claim has merit;
• Locate and interview witnesses, gather and review relevant documents, including incident reports, payroll records, supporting claim evidence, medical and psychological records, findings, and reports of State and Federal investigative bodies;
• Draft and serve demand letters, and draft and file pleadings, including summonses and complaints, Agency Charges, petitions, and other initiatory documents on behalf of the client;
• Draft, file and argue, when required, various motions on behalf of the client, including discovery motions, motions for summary judgment, and related memoranda of law;
• Draft discovery demands and responses as per the CPLR and the FRE.
• Conduct depositions of the Defendant, non-party witnesses, and expert witnesses, in person when applicable;
• Retain expert consultants when necessary;
• Represent the interests of the client at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings;
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client;
• Conduct legal research, using Westlaw, Lexis or other legal research databases;
• Remain current on developments in civil litigation;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Qualifications

• Admission to NYS Bar as well as NDNY and other federal courts as needed.
• Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong oral advocacy, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle large caseloads and juggle multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Prior employment law and litigation experience. Pay is commensurate with experience.