Junior Attorney

Gorlick, Kravitz & Listhaus, P.C. is seeking a highly motivated junior attorney to join our ERISA and union-side labor law practice. We are an established and expanding law firm with a strong presence in the labor movement. Our work is enjoyable, sophisticated and professionally satisfying.

Responsibilities:

• Research and draft memoranda about various ERISA and Labor issues in support of contract negotiations, regulatory compliance and litigation.
• Advise Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans with respect to ERISA compliant administration of benefit programs and plan design.
• Draft ERISA compliant benefit plan documents, policies and notices.
• Attend meetings of Boards of Trustees to take minutes.
• Support ERISA litigation, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations and grievances on behalf of clients, including drafting notices, pleadings and motions, reviewing discovery and drafting discovery responses.
• Support corporate and employment law advice and other areas of practice as requested.

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years of experience;
• admission to the New York bar;
• background or demonstrated interest in ERISA and/or labor law;
• strong research and writing skills;
• strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written);
• a positive attitude and enthusiasm;
• a high level of attention to organization and detail; and
• strong work ethic, reliability and good judgment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and writing sample to sbrown@gkllaw.com.

Job Type: Full-time, in-office (Financial District in New York City)

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year