Labor and Employment, Associate Attorney
2 months ago
New York
Job Description Job Title: Labor & Employment Associate Attorney Location: New York, NY Annual base salary range: $310,000 $435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications Our Client is an award-winning firm, seeking a skilled and driven Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its New York City office. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team representing employers in complex, high-stakes litigation as well as advisory and investigation matters across a variety of industries. The role focuses primarily on employer-side litigation, particularly class and representative actions involving wage and hour and discrimination claims. The team also handles single-plaintiff disputes, internal investigations, and day-to-day employment counseling. Candidates should have at least four years of experience at a peer law firm working on employment matters, with a strong preference for those who have defended class and collective actions under state and federal employment laws. Key Responsibilities: • Represent clients in federal and state courts in employment-related litigation, including wage and hour violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, • Defend employers in class and collective actions, particularly those brought under the FLSA, New York Labor Law (NYLL), and related statutes, • Manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation, • Conduct internal investigations into sensitive employment-related issues, such as harassment or whistleblower complaints, • Provide strategic counseling on a wide range of employment issues, including disciplinary actions, leaves of absence, employee classifications, wage/hour compliance, accommodations, and employee terminations, • Draft and review workplace policies, employee handbooks, employment contracts, and separation agreements, • Represent clients in proceedings before administrative agencies, such as the EEOC, NYSDHR, and NYCCHR JD from an accredited law school * Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing • Minimum of 4 years of labor and employment experience at a respected law firm, • Experience with New York Labor Law, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA strongly preferred, • Demonstrated experience with class and collective actions and an understanding of representative litigation under federal and state wage/hour laws Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment A client-focused, team-oriented approach to practice Compensation & Benefits: • Annual base salary range: $310,000 $435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications Comprehensive benefits package, including: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) retirement savings plan * Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave * Basic life and disability insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Discretionary, performance-based bonuses We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.