Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

remotepeople; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

remotepeople in New York is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a Labor & Employment practice. You will handle real casework from day one, with direct client contact and ownership of matters as your practice grows.

We value candidates with 2+ years in labor & employment litigation, experience in wage and hour issues, and a strong commitment to professional development within a fast-growing firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of labor & employment litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA and New York statutes.
• Excellent legal writing and independent caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of employment litigation—depositions, discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Represent employers in wage and hour, discrimination, and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Advise clients on wage/hour compliance, employment agreements, and policy matters.
• Appear before EEOC, NYSDHR, DOL, and NLRB on relevant matters.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and client advisory memos; conduct internal investigations.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Counseling

Case Management

Employment Statutes

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

We’re partnering with a strong Labor & Employment practice in New York to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm represents employers across a broad range of workplace matters, from single-plaintiff litigation to wage and hour class actions, and is looking for someone who can step in and carry real casework from day one.

About the Role

The team advises and represents employers on the full spectrum of labor and employment issues: litigation defense, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes, and day-to-day workplace counseling. Attorneys here get substantial direct client contact early and are given real ownership over matters rather than staying buried in a support role.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of employment litigation — depositions, written discovery, motion practice, dispositive motions, and trial preparation
• Represent employers in wage and hour, discrimination, and restrictive covenant/trade secret disputes
• Advise clients on wage and hour compliance, employment agreements, and workplace policy under FLSA and New York law
• Represent clients before the EEOC, NYSDHR, DOL, and NLRB
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and client-facing advisory memos
• Conduct internal workplace investigations
• Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active New York bar license (or eligible to waive in)
• 2+ years of labor & employment litigation experience, ideally representing employers
• Working knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and New York-specific employment statutes
• Class and collective action experience a plus, not required
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients

Required Skills

• Knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and New York-specific employment statutes
• Legal research and writing
• Client counseling and communication
• Case and workload management

Preferred Skills

• Class and collective action experience, including wage and hour
• Restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation experience
• Business development and client relationship building

Equal Opportunity Statement

This isn’t a firm looking to backfill a seat — they’re actively growing this practice group and want someone who’ll take on real responsibility fast, with a clear path toward direct client ownership and eventual business development. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.