Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a 3rd to 5th year associate for its Employment Litigation group in New York, New York. The role involves significant responsibility and direct client interaction, offering a dynamic work environment.

Duties

• Work on pre-litigation matters and high-profile employment cases.
• Handle systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions.
• Respond to administrative charges and conduct internal investigations.
• Counsel clients on a variety of employment issues.
• Manage complex cases and take an active role in legal proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions, make court appearances, and argue motions.
• Participate in mediations and related legal work.

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• Membership in the New York State Bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• New York State Bar membership.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Motivated, creative, and practical approach to legal matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.
• Paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.