Associate Attorney: Labor

Epstein Becker Green PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 275,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Epstein Becker Green, in New York, seeks an attorney at the level of senior associate to join its national management-side labor and employment practice. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience and admission to practice law in New York.

Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws is mandatory, with responsibilities including managing case work, witness interviews, and depositions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience.
• Admission to practice law in New York (state and federal courts) is mandatory.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA) is required.
• Experience managing day-to-day responsibilities of running a case (interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents, drafting pleadings, conducting depositions).

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment matters at the senior associate level in a national labor and employment practice.
• Coordinate with clients and opposing counsel; attend court appearances.
• Draft briefs, motions, and pleadings; manage case documents and discovery.
• Provide advice on workplace law issues, wage and hour matters, and employment policies.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Client counseling

Witness interview

Oral advocacy

Job description

Overview

Where Law and Innovation Meet

At Epstein Becker Green, you'l build a career at the intersection of workforce management, health care, and life sciences. Since our founding in 1973—and across offices in key markets nationwide,we've taken an industry-focused approach to counseling, litigation, and regulatory work. From day one, you'l contribute to high-impact projects across firm and client initiatives for organizations ranging from emerging companies to large enterprises, with access tomentorship and trainingand clear paths to expand your skills and responsibilities. You'l join collaborative teams grounded in respect, inclusion, and practical problem-solving-so you can do your best work and see the results in real client outcomes.

Our reputation is reflected in independent rankings and awards, but we measure success by the impact you can make and the colleagues who help you make it. Our model supports cross-office collaboration, modern knowledge tools, and opportunities to explore adjacent practices and industry issues as your interests evolve. If you're seeking a place to do sophisticated work, learn from supportive colleagues, and build a career with flexibility and purpose, look to Epstein Becker Green.

Responsibilities

TheNew Yorkoffice of Epstein Becker & Green is seeking an attorney to work at the level of a senior associate to join its national management-side labor and employment practice.Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience. This position requires knowledge of federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, trade secret law and similar state laws). The ideal candidate should have experience managing the day to day responsibilities of running a case such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances.Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including wage and hour, employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial but not required. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent communication and writing skills. Admission to practice law in New York (state and federal courts) is mandatory.

Qualifications

The compensation range for this position is $275,000 - $310,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Epstein Becker Green is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable fair chance laws.

Pay Range

USD $275,000.00 - USD $310,000.00 /Yr.