Employment and Labor Associate

Rivkin Radler LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Rivkin Radler LLP seeks an Employment & Labor Attorney with at least 2 years of wage-and-hour and employment discrimination litigation experience in New York. You will conduct investigations, draft pleadings and discovery responses, and argue motions while supporting administrative statements.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office days and remote work, competitive compensation, and a firm culture focused on collaboration and client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active New York State Bar admission
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters

Responsibilities

• Conducting investigatory interviews
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Preparing initial pleadings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Preparing administrative position statements
• Deposition experience is a plus

Skills

Wage and hour litigation

Employment discrimination litigation

Investigations & discovery

Pleadings & motions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an Employment & Labor Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in wage and hour and employment discrimination litigation.

Responsibilities

Experience should include:

• Conducting investigatory interviews
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Preparing initial pleadings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Preparing administrative position statements
• Deposition experience is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active New York State Bar admission
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters

Additional Requirements

• Detail‑oriented and punctual
• Ability to efficiently resolve cases
• Prompt responsiveness to client inquiries
• Strong sense of “legal triage” — able to distinguish matters requiring intensive attention from those that are routine

Compensation

• Annualized salary range: $120,000 – $165,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law

Work Environment & Benefits

• Congenial, fast‑paced environment with competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid schedule: Minimum 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote

Rivkin Radler is an Equal Opportunity Employer