Laine Recruiting has partnered with an Am 200 full-service law firm of over 300 attorneys with 15 offices nationwide. They’re headquartered in upstate New York (Syracuse) and have offices across the state, including Buffalo, where they’re looking to add an Associate Attorney to their sophisticated labor & employment practice group.

Our client has been recognized by the 2024 U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” statewide and nationally. In particular, they’ve been recognized with three National Tier 1 rankings:

• Employment Law – Management;
• Labor Law – Management; and
• Litigation – Labor and Employment.

Representing management exclusively, their attorneys serve large corporations, medium and small businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, nonprofit corporations and public sector entities. Their industry experience runs the gamut, including agriculture, construction, defense and government contractors, financial services, food, health care, higher education, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, municipalities retail, school districts, technology and more.

Qualifications:

• Current NY Bar admission
• J.D. degree from accredited law school
• 1+ year of labor and employment law experience
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and promptly respond to client’s needs
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Our client is committed to delivering the best legal work in the most efficient manner to their clients, and they’re looking for qualified candidates that share the same passion. They have a unique team-oriented collegial culture that welcomes and integrates seasoned and skilled attorneys who seek expanded opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Compensation

First year associates start at $110,000 base salary. From there, increases are merit based, with associates ranging from $110,000-150,000.

Pathway to membership (partner):

• Admission to membership is based on demonstrated ability to perform a substantial volume of legal work in a consistently excellent manner. The traits of responsibility, personality and proprietorship that determine one's ability to attract, serve and address client needs are important considerations.
• Associates employed by the firm directly from law school can normally anticipate consideration for membership within six to nine years of service with the firm. They consider experience outside the firm that contributes to the associate's demonstrated ability.