Experienced Employment Litigation Counsel (5-7 yrs) - NYC

DNA Partners; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DNA Partners is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate (5-7 years) for our Midtown NYC office. The role focuses on counseling employers on workplace compliance, drafting policies, and litigating in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and agency proceedings.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., admission to the New York bar, and 5–7 years of employment law experience with strong writing, research, and advocacy skills, capable of handling multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in New York.
• 5–7 years of employment law counseling and litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience advising employers on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical, client-focused approach.

Responsabilidades

• Advise employers on employment law compliance, risk management, and workplace best practices.
• Draft employee handbooks, policies, and employment-related agreements.
• Counsel clients on wage and hour compliance, discrimination, retaliation, and AI-related workplace issues.
• Represent employers in state and federal court litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Prepare and argue motions, conduct depositions, manage discovery, and develop case strategy.
• Draft responses to agency charges and position statements before federal and state agencies.
• Conduct witness interviews and workplace investigations.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts, restrictive covenant agreements, and severance agreements.

Conocimientos

Employment law

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Counseling employers

Multitasking

Educación

J.D.

Descripción del empleo

DNA Partners is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate (5-7 years) for our Midtown NYC office. The role focuses on counseling employers on workplace compliance, drafting policies, and litigating in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and agency proceedings.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., admission to the New York bar, and 5–7 years of employment law experience with strong writing, research, and advocacy skills, capable of handling multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.