Employment Litigation Associate Attorney - Mid to Senior Level - New York

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – MID TO SENIOR LEVEL

Location: New York, NY
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A leading AmLaw 100 national law firm is seeking a talented mid-to-senior level Associate Attorney to join its thriving Employment Litigation Practice in New York . This position offers the opportunity to represent sophisticated private-sector employers in complex employment disputes while collaborating with an accomplished national team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York , in good standing
  • Admission to practice in New Jersey and/or Connecticut is a plus
• 5+ years of substantive employment litigation experience
• Management-side representation of private sector employers , with proven ability to handle complex employment matters
• Experience litigating before federal and state courts , arbitrations , and administrative agencies
• Demonstrated skills in fact investigation , discovery management (including substantial ESI productions ), depositions , motion practice , and trial preparation
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting dispositive motions and discovery-related motions
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of active cases while maintaining exceptional client service

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels
• Lead discovery efforts, including substantial ESI production and management of complex case files
• Take and defend depositions , prepare witnesses , and participate in hearings and trials
• Draft , oppose , and argue motions , including dispositive and discovery-related motions
• Collaborate with partners and clients to shape litigation strategy and drive case outcomes
• Provide exceptional client service through effective communication and tailored legal solutions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment three or more days per week physically present in New York office.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded Employment Litigation practice in New York , where attorneys enjoy meaningful responsibility and early client engagement. Our client’s lean staffing model ensures that associates play a central role in case strategy and execution, working closely with senior attorneys on complex, high-value matters. You’ll gain exposure to diverse industries and challenging disputes while benefiting from close mentorship, professional development resources, and a collaborative team culture. This position offers the tools, support, and visibility to advance your career as a premier employment litigator .

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $225,000 – $330,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility: Performance-based discretionary bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k); paid vacation and sick leave; 10 paid holidays; parental leave; commuter/transit benefits; and access to additional voluntary benefit programs including pet insurance and long-term care coverage
• Wellness & Support: Employee assistance programs and resources supporting mental health, professional development, and work-life balance

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and a writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .