Labor & Employment Associate | Highly Regarded Litigation Boutique Firm

StevenDouglas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Path to partnership starting at year 7

No hard billable hour requirement (1,

Job summary

StevenDouglas is seeking a mid-to-senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its New York City office in a role that blends litigation and counseling for employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination matters.

The position offers a mix of litigation and advisory work with a path to partnership after year seven, in a firm known for a low-turnover culture and strong leadership access.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Meaningful litigation experience (employment litigation background preferred; strong commercial litigators also considered).
• Admission to the New York Bar (or ability to obtain).
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Litigating cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related claims.
• Representing employers in court, before administrative agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations.
• Advising clients on compliance, workplace policies, and risk management.
• Collaborating with partners on litigation strategy, motion drafting, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Building toward long-term client relationships within a firm known for strong attorney tenure.

Skills

Exceptional written and oral advocacy

Strong organization

Team-oriented

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

A growing national law firm focused exclusively on labor and employment law is seeking a mid-to-senior level Employment Litigation Associate to join its New York City office, located in a brand-new space! The firm has grown organically out of its Atlanta headquarters rather than through mergers or acquisitions, and each office maintains a close, collaborative connection to the firm as a whole rather than operating as a standalone satellite.

Associates benefit from direct access to firm leadership, a genuinely low-turnover culture, and a structured path to partnership, with formal eligibility beginning at the 7th year.

About the Role:

This position offers a mix of litigation and counseling work defending employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination matters. The firm is also open to candidates with a broader commercial litigation background who are interested in building out an employment practice.

Responsibilities:

• Litigating cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related claims
• Representing employers in court, before administrative agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations
• Advising clients on compliance, workplace policies, and risk management
• Collaborating with partners on litigation strategy, motion drafting, depositions, and trial preparation
• Building toward long-term client relationships within a firm known for strong attorney tenure

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Meaningful litigation experience (employment litigation background preferred; strong commercial litigators also considered)
• Admission to the New York Bar (or ability to obtain)
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to client service

Required Skills:

• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to client service

Preferred Skills:

• Employment litigation experience, or a strong general commercial litigation background with interest in transitioning into employment work

Pay range and compensation package:

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid Flexibility
• No hard billable hour requirement; 1,800 hours to hit bonus (some associates bill 1600)
• Clear, formalized path to partnership starting at the 7th year
• Collaborative, close-knit culture across all offices, despite the firm's growth
• Office located directly on the water at Battery Park