Senior Litigation Associate

Pay: $125000.00 - $150000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a plaintiff-side team fighting high-impact workplace discrimination harassment retaliation wrongful termination and wage & hour cases
• Take real ownership of matters from intake through resolution with meaningful responsibility and client-facing work
• Work closely with experienced attorneys who value meticulous preparation sharp strategy and strong writing
• Get hands-on experience in New York state and federal courts (motion practice discovery depositions mediations)
• Be part of a team that cares about results and treating clients with respect during stressful moments
• The salary range would be $125.000-$150.000 with 4% commission on settlements for assigned cases.

Location: Hybrid in New York City (Lower Manhattan). Youll work a set in-office schedule for collaboration and court-driven workflows with flexibility to work remotely part of the week.

Note: Must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have 3 years of employment litigation experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred) including experience in NY state and/or federal court.

About Us

We are a respected New York law firm dedicated to advocating for employees in matters of workplace discrimination harassment wrongful termination and civil rights. Our team is known for careful preparation strategic thinking and delivering results in both federal and state courts. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Conduct client consultations assess claims and help shape case strategy from day one
• Draft complaints demand letters discovery demands/responses and dispositive motions
• Handle legal research and draft persuasive memoranda and briefing support
• Manage discovery workflows including document review and production organization
• Prepare for and participate in depositions mediations settlement negotiations and hearings
• Coordinate litigation deadlines and work closely with paralegals and support staff to keep matters moving
• Support trial preparation and case presentations as matters progress
• Mentor and supervise paralegals and law clerks as needed

Qualifications

• NY Bar admission in good standing
• 3 years of employment litigation experience (Title VII NYSHRL NYCHRL strongly preferred)
• Strong drafting skills (pleadings motions discovery)
• Experience with depositions and mediations (at least exposure; more is a plus)
• Familiarity with NY state court and/or federal court practice
• Excellent client communication skills and a proactive organized working style

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is not a backseat associate role. Youll be trusted with real responsibility work directly with senior attorneys and help drive cases forward. If you like fast-moving litigation strong writing and making a tangible impact for people navigating tough workplace situations youll thrive here.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: NY Bar license. 2 yrs employment litigation exp.

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• Nice to haves: Spanish

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

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Plaintiff-side employment law firm in NYC seeking a hybrid Senior Litigation Associate to run point on matters from intake through litigation and resolution. Must be NY Bar admitted with 3 years employment litigation experience and strong writing/motion/discovery skills (Title VII/NYSHRL/NYCHRL). Ideal candidate has deposition/mediation experience and comfort in NY state and/or federal court.

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• Location: New York City

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