Labor & Employment Attorneys

L&E associates- how much time do you typically spend on review of an employer handbook?

Anyone know what Jackson & Lewis pays second year associate? Chicago office.

Just got my first post Cemex ULP. Ah, America.

How realistic are my chances of getting into L&E as a lateral candidate without L&E experience (but litigation and in-house experience)?

Really hoping to be one of you soon 🥹

New York L&E attorneys: Is there any recourse for the SDHR not scheduling a public hearing within 60 days? I have cases where the hearing hasn’t been scheduled for years (yes, multiple) with no wo… more

3rd year work comp claimants’ atty in LCOL city (Wichita, KS) trying to figure out salary negotiations. Our firm has 4 attys, 2 equity partners and is expecting about $3mil in revenue this year; I’m a… more

Any information on Skadden’s employment group?

Has anyone made the jump from a big 4 to big law? Curious if it’s worth the massive pay increase for allegedly the same amount of hours requirements.

Currently doing personal injury ID in a small shop (i.e. not a Wilson Elsner, a Lewis Brisbois). We actually have a few attorneys due EPLI work. Because our groups are heavily siloed (I only do work f… more

Is the Big 4 really not that competitive? I get that its not Big Law, but these positions still seem harder to get than most. In my state, 97% of Associates at these firms graduated with honors per pe… more

For those of you who work in house, how did you find out about your current position? Wondering if there is a better way than looking at GoInhouse and at individual companies to find openings.

Any insight into the Littler hiring process? How many interviews before an offer or denial?

Which has a better reputation for quality of work and culture, Littler or Ogletree?

What’s the salary of a 5th year in NYC at Littler and Ogletree?

Anyone in Big 4 had non-insured clients push back on expensing comfort plus/non-main flights? With delta Amex card changes, I’ll lose free upgrades in 2025 and trying to see if clients will balk at pa… more

Does anyone know what has been happening at Wigdor recently? Every time I look at their website, attorneys disappear.

Is anyone familiar with the Atlanta market? I’m a 2017 grad from a T-30 but due to some bumps in the road only have about 3 years of litigation experience in auto insurance defense. I am interested in… more

Hoping you guys can help, is there any downside to accepting short term disability benefits? Are you more protected than trying to stick it out and have work performance suffer bc you're not at 10… more

Insight into Ellenoff Grossman’s employment group?

Is L&E only hot right now for laterals? Is it a good time to switch practices?

How long will the lateral market for L&E lawyers stay hot? Would it be too late to if I wait out 1 year? I’m looking at AM100 big law firms only.

What in-person CLEs have you enjoyed? Looking for something not state-specific. I've attended NELI CLEs in the past and am wondering what else is out there.

Is there any chance of being able to transition into practicing L&E law (former prosecutor with trial and hearing exp + currently does EEO-related work at a large government organization)? In my j… more

Anyone going to EPLI ExecuSummit in Connecticut? What does everyone normally wear at these conferences and dinners?

I think I took way too long to do a project.

I am a second year who recently switched law firms. My first assignment involved research, and I took way too long due to it being a new area of law to me.… more

Are any of the Big 4 conducting layoffs?

Does anyone know of any L&E opportunities in the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, WPB offices?

If your mid-year review zoom invitation comes from both your office's senior partner and also your regional managing partner, how fucked are you?

does anyone know how much associates make in Jackson Lewis’ NYC office? any year

Is it better to go to one of the Big 4 LE firms or a LE group at a more prestigious firm? I’m sure the typical answer would be it depends but if anyone has pros/cons for either I’d love to hear. Thank… more

Anyone know when associates are promoted to shareholder at Littler, and what a new shareholder can expect to make?

I’m currently at a full service firm with an established L&E group but a very small traditional labor group--I’m essentially the only associate doing traditional labor. I have two offers to latera… more

Is anyone doing strictly counseling & transactional employment work only (I.e., no disputes work)? Are there any lateral opportunities among AM 100 law firms in NYC for such work?

No shade to plaintiff attorneys — I generally have immense respect. Is it common practice for plaintiff attorneys to take on employees without cognizable claims in the hope that future claims will dev… more

Do you use or follow any Labor and Employment blogs? If so which ones?

Any NYC and NYC metro area L&E firms currently hiring Class of 2022 grads? Looking to lateral.

Received a message from a Jackson Lewis recruiter last week. She wants to discuss the firm’s NYC office. Would appreciate any insight on what to expect from the initial call. Also, I’ve heard JL does … more

Anyone know if Littler does year-end bonuses? If so, what do bonuses normally look like?

Any insight into interview process including offer timeline for Jackson Lewis?

Hi! Anyone can recommend me an employment lawyer? Someone in the Bay area preferred!