Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation

Pay: $150,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to work in a hybrid model (some in-office in New York City, some remote) at our client's NYC office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a J.D. and at least 3 years of employment law litigation experience.

About our client

Our client is a mission-driven plaintiff-side employment law firm expanding its practice into New York City. The firm is dedicated to representing employees in cases involving workplace discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and family/medical leave issues. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to justice, the firm offers a supportive environment where attorneys can grow their litigation skills while making a meaningful impact.

Job Description

• Represent employees in employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, wage/hour, and leave-related claims
• Draft and respond to demand letters, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs
• Appear before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies (EEOC, NYSDHR, DOL)
• Conduct and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and settlement conferences
• Manage individual caseloads from intake through resolution while collaborating closely with partners
• Contribute to the firms strategic growth in the New York market

Qualifications

• J.D. and admission to the New York Bar (admission in MA, CT, or NJ a plus)
• Minimum 3 years of employment law litigation experience, preferably plaintiff-side
• Proven ability to manage all phases of litigation, from drafting to trial preparation
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting employee rights and advancing workplace fairness

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Hybrid work schedule allowing both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
• Competitive base salary of $120,000 plus 5% of collected fees
• Meaningful, client-focused cases in a growing New York practice
• Supportive team culture that values mentorship, work-life balance, and professional development
• Exposure to diverse employment law issues and significant courtroom experience

JPC-431

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: NY bar license. 3+ years of employment exp, plaintiff-side preferred. Must have courtroom or deposition experience. Relocation - No

• Submissions Name / Em: Jitesh / Daniel: [email protected];[email protected]

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation
• Location: New York, NY
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
• Experience: 3
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Employment Litigation Counsel, Associate Civil Rights Attorney, Labor & Employment Associate
• Keywords to look for (resume): “employment discrimination,” “retaliation,” “wage and hour,” “depositions,” “motions,” “MCAD,” “EEOC,” “employee rights,” “labor law litigation”
• # of hires needed: 1
• Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES

Recruiter Explainer (10-Year-Old Version)

A strong candidate is an employment litigator (plaintiff side) who has led cases from pleading through depositions/hearings, with excellent writing and courtroom experience. Our client handles meaningful employee rights cases, offers hybrid work, and compensates via base + bonus tied to fees. The candidate must be NY-bar admitted and should have demonstrated independent litigation ability.

Base Salary 150k plus 4% of net attorney’s fees on their cases