Employment Litigation Associate

DNA Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two remote days per week

Job summary

DNA Partners, a nationally recognized law firm in New York, seeks a Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate to join its expanding New York office. The role combines counseling, strategic advisory work, and complex litigation on workplace issues.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of labor and employment experience, is admitted to the NY Bar, and will advise employers on compliance, handle disputes, and build strong client relationships within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• 5-7 years of labor and employment law experience (counseling and litigation).
• Strong writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling employment disputes, administrative proceedings, and motions.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law compliance and best practices.
• Counsel on AI and new technologies in employment settings.
• Draft and review handbooks, policies, and agreements.
• Represent management in courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.
• Manage all stages of employment litigation from pleadings to resolution.
• Prepare and argue motions, including dismissals and summary judgment.
• Conduct depositions, investigations, and fact development.
• Respond to agency inquiries and prepare position statements.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Hybrid Schedule | 2 Remote Days Per Week

About the Opportunity

DNA Partners is representing a nationally recognized law firm seeking a Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate to join its expanding New York office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5-7 years of experience counseling employers and handling employment litigation who is looking to work on sophisticated matters, develop strong client relationships, and play a meaningful role in a growing practice.

The position offers a dynamic mix of day-to-day counseling, strategic advisory work, and complex litigation involving a broad range of workplace issues facing today's employers.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law compliance and workplace best practices, including wage and hour matters, paid leave requirements, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and emerging legal developments affecting the workforce.
• Counsel clients on evolving workplace issues, including the implementation and use of artificial intelligence and other new technologies in employment settings.
• Draft and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenant provisions.
• Represent management-side clients in federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Manage all stages of employment litigation, from pleadings and discovery through motion practice and resolution.
• Prepare and argue substantive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Conduct depositions, witness interviews, internal investigations, and fact development.
• Respond to agency inquiries and prepare position statements before federal, state, and local administrative agencies.
• Work closely with clients to develop practical, business-focused solutions to complex workplace challenges.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• 5-7 years of labor and employment law experience, including both counseling and litigation.
• Demonstrated experience advising employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling employment disputes, administrative proceedings, and motion practice.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Practical business judgment and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Why Join This Firm?

• Join a growing and highly regarded Labor & Employment practice.
• Work directly with sophisticated employers across a wide range of industries.
• Handle cutting-edge workplace issues, including emerging regulations and AI-related employment considerations.
• Receive meaningful responsibility, client exposure, and mentorship.
• Competitive compensation package ranging from $200,000 to $250,000.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with two remote days per week.
• Excellent opportunity for long-term career development and advancement.