Employment Attorney

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join its Midtown Manhattan office. The role requires at least three years of experience in litigation, particularly with wage-and-hour class actions. Responsibilities include managing discovery, conducting depositions, and engaging in motion practice. Competitive base salary ranges from $150,000 to $225,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Attorney with at least three years of experience.
• Strong experience in wage-and-hour class and collective actions.
• Ability to manage discovery and engage in motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Litigate wage-and-hour class and collective actions.
• Manage discovery and conduct depositions.
• Engage in motion practice and mediate cases.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Experience litigating wage-and-hour cases

Conducting depositions

Job description

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is a national law firm focused on complex civil litigation.

Employment Litigation Associate

The Firm is seeking an experienced attorney, with at least three (3) years of experience, to join the Employment Practice Group in the Midtown Manhattan office. The attorney is expected to litigate wage‑and‑hour class and collective actions as well as discrimination/retaliation claims, including managing discovery, conducting and defending depositions, engaging in motion practice, and mediating and settling cases.

Strong research and writing skills are required. Experience litigating wage‑and‑hour cases and conducting depositions is strongly preferred. Base compensation ranges from $150,000 to $225,000, commensurate with experience.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr