Employment Litigation Associate — NYC High-Stakes Class Actions

TEEMA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Nationally recognized team

Job summary

A premier law firm in New York seeks an Employment Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Labor & Employment team. The role involves defending class actions, drafting pleadings, and providing legal counseling. A JD and active NY Bar license are required. Compensation ranges from $225,000 to $300,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Defend class and representative actions, including PAGA litigation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery requests.
• Prepare and argue motions, conduct depositions.
• Provide employment counseling on state and federal regulations.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Litigation skills

Experience in employment law

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Active NY Bar license

Job description

A premier law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Labor & Employment team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes class and PAGA litigation matters while advising clients on complex federal and state employment laws.

Key Responsibilities:

✔️ Defend class and representative actions, including PAGA litigation
✔️ Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery requests
✔️ Prepare and argue motions, conduct depositions
✔️ Provide employment counseling on state and federal regulations
✔️ Trial experience is a plus but not required

What You Bring:

✅ Juris Doctorate (JD) required
✅ Active NY Bar license
✅ Strong research, writing, and litigation skills
✅ Experience in employment law and complex litigation

Compensation & Benefits:

💵 Competitive salary range: $225,000 - $300,000
📈 Comprehensive benefits package
🏛️ Work with a nationally recognized team in labor & employment law

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled litigator looking to advance their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Apply today!