Labor And Employment Attorney

Simpson Judge USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge USA is seeking an Associate in its Labor and Employment Practice in New York City. The role involves exposure to a broad range of employment litigation, including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and state law matters, along with HR counselling and training. Requires JD and NY admission; strong experience in federal/state courts.

Level: Associate / 2–5 years. Salary range reported as $150,000–$200,000+ annually, with potential for further growth in a national AmLaw 200 firm.

Qualifications

• JD and New York State bar admission.
• Experience practicing in federal and state courts.
• Experience before EEOC, DOL or other agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment litigation in federal and state courts.
• Provide HR counselling and training to clients.

Education

JD & NY bar admission

Job description

New Role: Our client is a well-established, national, AmLaw 200-ranked firm with a growing platform and a reputation for its entrepreneurial, collaborative culture. Associates benefit from high-quality work, genuine partner mentorship, meaningful opportunities for career progression and flexible pathways to partnership. The firm takes an individualised approach to billable expectations and professional development.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of employment litigation, including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and state law matters, alongside HR counselling and training.

Requirements:

• JD qualification and admission to practice in New York.
• Experience practising in federal and state courts.
• Experience before the EEOC, DOL and other federal and state agencies will be prioritised.

Location: New York City

Level: Associate / 2–5 Years

Group: Labor and Employment Practice

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000+ annually