Employment Law Attorney

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, a leading consumer rights law firm, is seeking Employment Attorneys in New York to advocate for employees in wage and hour and related disputes. The role focuses on handling cases from pre-litigation to court filings, with opportunities to advance to senior attorney duties as you gain experience.

Ideal candidates exhibit a strong commitment to advocacy, provide excellent client service, and possess the ability to connect with clients whose lives may be turned upside down.

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited lawschool.
• An active member in good standing of the bar of the state in which based/to which applying.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation.
• Depending on experience, ranges from handling pre-suit responsibilities to performing senior attorney duties once the claim files suit.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation at depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Advocacy

Education

LAW DEGREE (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Active bar admission in state applying

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Morgan & Morgan is Seeking Employment Attorneys: Have You Ever Wondered What It Would Be Like to Represent the Employee Instead?

Most employment attorneys have spent their careers on one side of the table or the other.

Some have represented employers navigating difficult workplace disputes. Others have advocated directly for employees whose careers, reputations, and livelihoods were suddenly at risk.

Regardless of where you've practiced, chances are you've encountered a case that stayed with you long after it ended:

• The employee who spoke up about wrongdoing and lost their job.
• The workers endured harassment because they feared retaliation.
• The executive who reported misconduct only to find themselves pushed out.
• The individual whose career was altered by a decision they knew was unfair but didn't know how to challenge.

For those clients, employment law isn't simply a practice area. It's personal. As our Employment Law Department continues to grow, we are seeking attorneys who are passionate about advocacy, committed to excellence, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the people they represent. Success here requires more than legal knowledge. It requires judgment, empathy, strategic thinking and the ability to connect with clients whose lives may have been turned upside down and the skill to effectively advocate on their behalf.

Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters, work alongside accomplished colleagues, and advocate for individuals facing some of the most consequential moments of their professional lives. The attorneys who thrive on our team are intellectually curious, highly motivated, collaborative, and deeply committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for their clients. At Morgan & Morgan, we are interested in speaking with employment attorneys from a broad range of backgrounds and at every stage of their careers. Whether you have spent years practicing employment law, developed transferable experience through a broader litigation practice, or are looking to make a move to plaintiff-side employment law, we’d love to hear from you.

We are growing across multiple states including Massachusetts, California, Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Michigan. We encourage applicants from interested attorneys based in Boston, LA/Orange County/San Francisco, NYC, Chicago, and Detroit.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation
• Depending on experience, ranges from handling pre-suit responsibilities to performing senior attorney duties once the claim files suit
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
• Guide clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation at depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

• Lawdegree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA accredited lawschool
• An active member in good standing of the bar of the state in which based/to which applying
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus
• Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals

Salary Range

85,000 - 500,000 USD

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan 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.

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