Experienced Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in Kingston, NY, with over six years of wage and hour experience to lead teams in litigating class and collective action wage theft cases.

Duties

• Lead and supervise case teams, including attorneys, paralegals, and data analysts.
• Develop legal theories and strategies for complex cases.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Conduct and oversee client and witness interviews.
• Manage discovery processes and ensure completion.
• Lead and manage drafting of court and arbitration filings.
• Evaluate new cases and lead mediation processes.
• Collaborate on data discovery with associates and data scientists.
• Lead oral arguments and advocate for wage/hour law expansion.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in complex federal and state litigation.
• Extensive knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Ability to supervise and mentor a litigation team.
• Strong research, oral, and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills for diverse client interaction.
• Spanish fluency or other language skills desirable.
• Admitted to practice law in New York or another state and in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York or another state.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• Fluency in Spanish or another language is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• 401k plan.
• 18 weeks of parental leave for birth or adoption.
• Vacation and sick pay.
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-office collaboration on Wednesdays.

This New York-based law firm exclusively deals with employee law issues, especially concerning wages & hour claims and disputes throughout the state. The firm handles all type of wage related cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act. They have successfully recovered millions of dollars for their clients who were wrongfully paid by their employers and they regularly take legal actions against multinational or Fortune 500 companies. Their areas of concentration include state & federal wage & hour claims, individual lawsuits, class actions, prevailing wage claims, and collective actions. The members of this firm have successfully represented issues concerning wage related thefts, worker's suffering due to damages or penalties caused by employees, unlawful deductions, tip sharing & shaving, and non-reimbursed business expenses.