Associate Attorney

Patagon Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship

Clear path for growth

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Patagon Search is seeking a Litigation Associate for a plaintiff-side employment law firm in Lower Manhattan. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of civil litigation experience and possess strong writing, research, and communication skills. The role involves handling discrimination and harassment cases, drafting legal documents, and working directly with clients. The firm offers a supportive environment with no billable hour requirements, direct mentorship, and a clear path for growth to senior roles. A competitive compensation package includes potential commissions and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of civil litigation experience preferred, but open to strong junior candidates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, in-office environment (5 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Handle plaintiff-side employment matters such as discrimination and harassment.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and participate in depositions.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to case development.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Litigation Associate – Plaintiff-Side Employment (NYC) – Lower Manhattan (On-site). We are working with a well-established plaintiff-side employment law firm in Lower Manhattan seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing team. The firm focuses on discrimination, harassment, and workplace misconduct cases, representing individuals in high-impact, client-facing litigation.

The Opportunity

• No billable hour requirement
• Strong compensation structure:
• Commissions/bonuses: $20K – $35K+ in year one
• Hands-on litigation experience from day one
• Depositions
• Motion practice
• Potential trial exposure
• Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Clear path for growth to senior roles and partnership
• Healthy work-life balance in a collaborative environment

The Role

• Handle a variety of plaintiff-side employment matters, including:
• Discrimination
• Harassment
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and litigation strategy
• Work directly with clients and contribute to case development

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of civil litigation experience preferred (open to strong junior candidates)
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, in-office environment (5 days/week)

Additional Notes

• The firm has 20+ attorneys and a strong track record in employment litigation
• We’ve made multiple successful placements here—great team and strong culture

If you’re looking to move into plaintiff-side litigation or grow your experience in a hands-on, non-billable environment, this is a strong opportunity to consider. Feel free to apply or reach out directly to learn more.