Associate - Employment - Woodbury, NY- $200k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $200K

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Long Island is seeking a Litigation Associate to join a National Law Firm’s dynamic labor and employment team. You will manage a diverse employment litigation caseload and have opportunities to develop sector specialisms over time.

You will support courtroom appearances, hearings, depositions, motions, and case progression from inception to resolution, while advising clients on day-to-day employment issues and delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, and wrongful termination claims.
• Support appearances in state and federal courts, assisting with hearings, depositions, motions, and case progression from inception through resolution.
• Work closely with clients to advise on day-to-day employment issues, delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements, while supporting senior attorneys in building case strategy and trial readiness.

Skills

Litigation Management

Courtroom Advocacy

Client Collaboration

Drafting & Case Prep

Job description

I'm currently partnering with a National Law Firm with a Tier One Labor and employment department, as they look to add a Litigation Associate to their growing team in Long Island. In terms of the opportunity, here are the headlines:

The Firm

• National Civil Litigation Powerhouse: Dedicated to representing Civil Litigation Matters across the country - nationally known for their work in the Employment and Insurance spaces
• Multi Award-Winning Environment - The firm has received accolades across awards such as ‘Best Law Firm’, ‘Law Firm of the Year’ as well as consistent Chambers recognition
• National Reach with a Collaborative Culture: With 15+ offices across the U.S., the firm combines the resources of a national platform with the collegiality and support of a tight-knit team.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Firm consistently ranks among top firms for diversity initiatives and inclusive leadership, fostering a welcoming environment for attorneys of all backgrounds.

The Role

• Litigation Management: Handle a diverse caseload of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, and wrongful termination claims, with opportunities to develop sector specialisms over time.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Support appearances in state and federal courts, assisting with hearings, depositions, motions, and case progression from inception through resolution.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to advise on day-to-day employment issues, delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions tailored to business needs.
• Drafting & Case Preparation: Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement agreements, while supporting senior attorneys in building case strategy and trial readiness.

The Package

• Up to $200K base
• Performance Based Bonus

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