Associate Attorney Employment Litigation

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 120000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $150000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to work in a hybrid model (some in-office in New York City some remote) at our clients NYC office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a J.D. and at least 3 years of employment law litigation experience.

About our client

Our client is a mission-driven plaintiff-side employment law firm expanding its practice into New York City. The firm is dedicated to representing employees in cases involving workplace discrimination retaliation wage and hour violations and family/medical leave issues. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to justice the firm offers a supportive environment where attorneys can grow their litigation skills while making a meaningful impact.

Job Description

Represent employees in employment litigation including discrimination retaliation wage/hour and leave-related claims
Draft and respond to demand letters pleadings motions discovery requests and legal briefs
Appear before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies (EEOC NYSDHR DOL)
Conduct and defend depositions argue motions and participate in mediations and settlement conferences
Manage individual caseloads from intake through resolution while collaborating closely with partners
Contribute to the firms strategic growth in the New York market

Qualifications

J.D. and admission to the New York Bar (admission in MA CT or NJ a plus)
Minimum 3 years of employment law litigation experience preferably plaintiff-side
Proven ability to manage all phases of litigation from drafting to trial preparation
Excellent research writing and oral advocacy skills
Demonstrated commitment to protecting employee rights and advancing workplace fairness

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Hybrid work schedule allowing both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
Competitive base salary of $120000 plus 5% of collected fees
Meaningful client-focused cases in a growing New York practice
Supportive team culture that values mentorship work-life balance and professional development
Exposure to diverse employment law issues and significant courtroom experience

JPC-431

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Requirements: Note these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: NY bar license. 3 years of employment exp plaintiff-side preferred. Must have courtroom or deposition experience. Relocation - No

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Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation - Joseph & Norinsberg LLC - JPC 431 - Source

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Client job title: Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation
Location: New York NY
On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
Experience: 3
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Employment Litigation Counsel Associate Civil Rights Attorney Labor & Employment Associate
Keywords to look for (resume): employment discrimination retaliation wage and hour depositions motions MCAD EEOC employee rights labor law litigation
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES

Recruiter Explainer (10-Year-Old Version)

A strong candidate is an employment litigator (plaintiff side) who has led cases from pleading through depositions/hearings with excellent writing and courtroom experience. Our client handles meaningful employee rights cases offers hybrid work and compensates via base bonus tied to fees. The candidate must be NY-bar admitted and should have demonstrated independent litigation ability.

Base Salary 150k plus 4% of net attorneys fees on their cases

Pay: $150000.00 per year Note: This position requires employees to work in a hybrid model (some in-office in New York City some remote) at our clients NYC office. Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a J.D. and at least 3 years of employment law litigation experience. About our ...