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Labor and Employment, Associate Attorney

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  • Full Time
  • New York, NY
July 9, 2025 Attorney Employment Law

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
  • Stay current on developments in New York and federal employment laws and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and client alerts

Qualifications:

  • 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. 



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