Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate - Employment Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate specializing in Employment Litigation for its New York City, NY office. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to represent a diverse range of public and private employers in various employment litigation matters.

Duties

• Collaborate with senior litigators to develop defense strategies for employment actions.
• Draft and review pleadings, discovery documents, memos, briefs, and other legal correspondence.
• Analyze employment records and represent clients in court and before administrative agencies.
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, trials, and other litigation aspects.
• Interact with employment experts and conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft motions and work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Engage with clients and maintain client relationships.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in New York.
• At least 3 years of experience in employment litigation.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence.
• Proficient in managing and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues quickly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Collegial and supportive work culture.

This law firm was founded around two decades ago to provide exceptional legal services to their domestic and international clients. Their practice areas include general liability, healthcare law, insurance coverage, appellate practice, product liability defense, commercial litigation, and during home and long term care. Their office is located in New York.