Associate Employment Attorney

A nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Employment Litigation practice in New York City. The firm represents employees, executives, and whistleblowers in high-stakes matters involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage-and-hour violations, and other complex employment disputes.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about advocating for employee rights and wants to gain hands-on experience handling sophisticated litigation alongside some of the leading practitioners in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of employment litigation from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Participate in fact investigations and witness interviews.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Work directly with clients on case strategy and case development.
• Assist with complex individual and multi-plaintiff employment matters.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on high-profile and impactful cases.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law, civil rights, commercial litigation, or complex civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and conducting discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Employment discrimination and harassment claims.
• Wage-and-hour litigation.
• Whistleblower and retaliation matters.
• Federal and state court litigation.
• Deposition and courtroom experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Clear path for professional development and advancement.

Why Join?

This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact litigation that shapes workplace rights and employment law. Attorneys will receive substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to sophisticated cases while working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual salary for this position is between $180K-$300K annually. xrczosw Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.