Attorney

Distinct | North America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Attorney for its New York team. The role offers a mix of federal/state litigation and advisory work with room to grow in a national platform.

You'll be admitted to the New York Bar and bring about 3+ years of employment law or business litigation experience. The position supports hybrid working arrangements with a competitive base salary of $140,000–$190,000 plus bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in labor & employment or employment litigation.
• Admitted to the New York Bar in good standing.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle federal and state court litigation alongside advisory employment matters.
• Draft employment policies, position statements and handbooks; conduct legal research.
• Manage workload within a team while providing client-focused counsel.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Employment Law

Drafting

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Labor & Employment Attorney – New York | Hybrid

I’m working with an established national law firm that is looking to add a mid-level Labor & Employment Attorney to its New York team.

This one caught my attention because it offers a good combination of interesting work, flexibility and genuine scope to develop. You’ll have the backing and resources of a national platform, but the opportunity itself isn't just about sitting behind the scenes supporting more senior attorneys.

They're looking for someone with 3+ years of experience across employment law and/or business litigation who is comfortable getting involved in matters and taking on increasing responsibility.

The work is varied. You'll be handling federal and state court litigation alongside more advisory employment matters, so it could suit someone who enjoys contentious work but doesn't necessarily want their entire practice to revolve around litigation.

Depending on your experience, that could include investigating discrimination claims, preparing position statements, advising clients on day-to-day employment issues, drafting employment policies and handbooks, conducting legal research and managing litigation through the courts.

What are they looking for?

You’ll need to be admitted to the New York Bar and in good standing, with around 3+ years of relevant experience.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Employment law and/or business litigation experience
• Federal and state court litigation experience
• Exposure to discrimination claims and position statements
• Experience advising clients on employment-related matters
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills
• The ability to manage your own workload while still enjoying being part of a wider team

Strong academics are valued, but they're ultimately looking for someone who can write well, communicate confidently and be trusted with meaningful responsibility.

Why might it be worth a conversation?

For me, one of the more interesting things about this opportunity is the balance.

You get access to sophisticated work and a strong national client base, but there's also flexibility around how you work, with hybrid and remote options available.

The firm puts a real emphasis on attorney development as well. There's access to mentorship, practical skills and trial training, ongoing CLE and different career paths depending on where you ultimately want your practice to go.

Location: New York

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Experience: 3+ years

Practice: Labor & Employment / Employment Litigation

Salary: $140,000–$190,000 base + bonus opportunities

Admission: New York Bar required