Labor and Employment Associate

Robinson+Cole, an Am Law 200 firm ranked #17 in Vault’s “2024 Best Law Firms to Work For,” seeks an associate with four to eight years of employment and/or labor law experience to join its Hartford or Stamford office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated attorney who wants to be an integral part of a team and build a sophisticated practice focused on counseling, compliance, workplace investigations, training, litigation, representation before state and federal agencies, board advisory work, and labor matters. The successful candidate will work with lawyers regularly recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Connecticut Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America©. Candidates must have excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills; knowledge and understanding of Connecticut state and federal court procedural and evidentiary rules; proven project management skills; demonstrated ability to work directly with clients to provide quality representation and service; and be able to supervise junior associates and staff. Ideal Qualifications Experience providing employment counseling to business leaders, conducting employment diligence, and advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions. Experience defending employment cases with partner oversight including investigating claims, taking and defending depositions, engaging in the discovery process, preparing and arguing discovery, dispositive, and other motions in state and federal court, and representing clients in administrative proceedings. Proficiency in reviewing, advising on, and drafting multi-state workplace policies, employee handbooks, and related projects. Ability to manage multiple litigation and client projects efficiently and effectively including effective management of priorities and deadlines. Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated interest in building a labor and employment practice. Offering legal services across varying industries and from startups to the Fortune 500, our Labor & Employment team is known for stable, long-lasting client relationships, high-quality legal work, in-person collaboration, and commitment to excellent training. Workplace investigation experience is a plus. Preferred candidates will possess strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school and be admitted in multiple jurisdictions. Admission to the Connecticut bar is required. Please include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and two writing samples (preferably not briefs edited by others).