Hybrid Employment & Labor Attorney — Wage & Hour

Rivkin Radler LLP; Uniondale (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an Employment & Labor Attorney to join our team in Uniondale, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of wage and hour and employment discrimination litigation experience. The firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan.

The role includes conducting interviews, drafting pleadings, responding to discovery, and preparing motions. Hybrid schedule available with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigatory interviews.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Prepare initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions; prepare administrative position statements.
• Deposition experience is a plus.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Legal triage

Client responsiveness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an Employment & Labor Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in wage and hour and employment discrimination litigation.

Responsibilities

Experience should include:

• Conducting investigatory interviews
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Preparing initial pleadings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Preparing administrative position statements
• Deposition experience is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active New York State Bar admission
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters

Additional Requirements

• Detail‑oriented and punctual
• Ability to efficiently resolve cases
• Prompt responsiveness to client inquiries
• Strong sense of “legal triage” — able to distinguish matters requiring intensive attention from those that are routine

Compensation

• Annualized salary range: $120,000 – $165,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law

Work Environment & Benefits

• Congenial, fast‑paced environment with competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid schedule: Minimum 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote