Associate Attorney — Employment Law & Education

Job overview

The Associate Attorney — Employment Law & Education role is based in Buffalo, NY. The stated salary range is $110,000–$160,000 per year, depending on experience. The attorney joins Lippes Mathias LLP’s Employment and Education Practice Teams, which serve educational institutions. The associate advises and represents clients on employment and education matters, including counseling, agreements and policies, investigations, administrative claims, and litigation. The role offers client contact and supports the development of a legal practice through mentorship and the firm’s associate development program.

What you'll do

• Advise educational institutions on employment and labor matters
• prepare employment agreements and policies
• handle workplace investigations, administrative claims, investigations, and litigation
• manage multiple matters
• communicate with clients
• develop legal advocacy and writing work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

employment law

education

buffalo ny

school districts

higher education

workplace investigations

employment counseling

litigation

new york bar

$110k–$160k

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first month
• immediate 401(k) and profit-sharing eligibility
• paid parental leave
• firm-paid long-term disability
• life and AD&D insurance
• year-end bonus opportunity.

Why this role

Requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar; the posting seeks 2–8 years of experience.

About the employer

Lippes Mathias LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.