Remote SR Attorney-Employment Law
Job SummaryRemote SR Attorney-Employment LawTEEMA GROUPFull-timeRemote | New York City, NY, United StatesJob Summary:We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Employment Law Attorney with a focus on wage and hour compliance to on an hourly basis. The attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and representing clients in matters related to state and federal wage and hour laws, including FLSA, state labor laws, misclassification issues, overtime pay, meal/rest break compliance, and wage theft claims.Key Responsibilities:• Provide legal counsel on wage and hour issues under federal (e.g., FLSA) and state employment laws. • Represent clients in administrative hearings, settlement negotiations, mediations, and litigation involving wage disputes. • Review and draft employment policies, handbooks, contracts, and compensation plans to ensure wage and hour compliance. • Assist in audits, investigations, and risk assessments related to wage practices. • Prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, and discovery responses.• Support class action and PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) litigation, if applicable. • Stay up to date on changes in federal and state wage and hour regulations. Qualifications:• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. • Active license to practice law in.years of 10 years employment law experience, preferably with a focus on wage and hour matters. • Strong understanding of FLSA, state-specific labor laws, and wage/hour class action litigation. • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.• Ability to manage multiple clients or cases simultaneously. • Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines. If you would like to apply email your [email protected] Apply tot his job