Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a well-rounded employment law practice through litigation, negotiations, and practical client counseling.
• Work on both employee and employer matters, gaining valuable perspective on workplace disputes.
• Grow with an established boutique firm offering meaningful professional growth potential.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility, bonus opportunities, health and retirement benefits, and a profit-sharing plan.

Location: New York City, NY. Enjoy a remote-friendly hybrid schedule with a maximum of 2 to 3 office days per week.

Note: You must have active New York bar admission and 3+ years of labor and employment law experience. Connecticut admission is a plus, not a requirement.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a boutique employment law firm helping individuals and businesses navigate workplace challenges with confidence. Our team values responsive service, thoughtful advocacy, and strong client relationships. We're looking for an attorney who wants interesting work, meaningful responsibility, and room to grow.

Job Description

• Represent employees and employers in employment litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Negotiate severance agreements and executive compensation arrangements.
• Draft legal documents, manage discovery, and help prepare matters for hearings and trial.
• Defend discrimination charges and employment-related lawsuits.
• Advise business clients on workplace policies and everyday labor and employment issues.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active New York bar admission.
• 3+ years of directly relevant labor and employment law experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and client relationship skills.
• Connecticut bar admission is preferred. Qualified law firm, in-house, and solo practice backgrounds are welcome.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Your work will offer variety, from helping individuals navigate career transitions to guiding businesses through workplace decisions.
• You'll build direct client relationships and expand your litigation and advisory experience.
• You'll receive health and retirement benefits, access to a profit-sharing plan, and 2 to 3 weeks of paid vacation based on experience.

JPC-2486

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license. 3+ yrs of labor & employment law exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 3+ 
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 3 to 4 yrs $120K to $135K; 
• 5 to 6 yrs $135K to $150K;
• 7+ yrs $150K to $165K. 

Submission Email: Patrick & Rachel - [email protected];[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique L&E firm handling plaintiff/defense litigation and employer counseling. NYC hybrid; NY bar + 3+ yrs L&E required; CT bar preferred. $120K to $165K total incl. bonus; in-house/solo backgrounds considered.

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• Client job title: Litigation Associate
• Location: New York City, NY
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid; remote work with up to 2 to 3 office days per week
• Experience: 3
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Employment Litigation Associate; Labor & Employment Attorney; Employment Counsel; plaintiff/management-side employment
• # of hires needed: 1