Hybrid Employment Attorney — Litigation & Counseling

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Jobot in New York is seeking an Associate to join a growing Am Law 100 firm’s employment practice, blending litigation with counseling for employers across industries. You will manage disputes and provide strategic guidance on compliance and workplace policies.

This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, direct client contact from day one, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, 401(k), disability, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment law experience at a law firm or similar setting
• Demonstrated experience litigating employment matters and counseling employers on compliance
• Track record drafting employment related policies and agreements
• Hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations and supporting training initiatives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving instincts, and close attention to detail
• Proven ability to juggle multiple matters while collaborating well within a team

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of employment litigation, covering discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, and breach of contract claims
• Represent employer clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies
• Counsel clients on employment law compliance and best practices for the modern workplace
• Draft and review workplace policies, employment agreements, and employee handbooks
• Lead internal investigations and help design and deliver employment related training
• Partner with colleagues and clients to craft pragmatic, risk conscious solutions to workplace challenges

Skills

Employment law

Litigation experience

Policy drafting

Workplace investigations

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

J D or LLM from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Jobot in New York is seeking an Associate to join a growing Am Law 100 firm’s employment practice, blending litigation with counseling for employers across industries. You will manage disputes and provide strategic guidance on compliance and workplace policies.

This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, direct client contact from day one, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, 401(k), disability, and flexible spending accounts.