Labor & Employment Attorney / Associate

Offit Kurman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative platform

Strong administrative support

Meaningful growth opportunities

Job summary

A growing law firm is seeking an Employment Attorney in New York with 3–5 years of experience in employment law, both litigation and counseling. The role involves representing employers in court, providing proactive legal advice, drafting agreements, and assisting with compliance matters. Candidates should possess excellent writing and communication skills and must be admitted to the New York Bar. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of employment law experience, including both litigation and counseling.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively with a team.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Representing employers in federal and state employment litigation, including discrimination and wage matters.
• Providing proactive advice and counseling on hiring, discipline, and compliance issues.
• Drafting and updating employment agreements, handbooks, and workplace policies.
• Assisting clients with trainings, investigations, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage matters independently

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Admission to the New York Bar

3–5 years of employment law experience

Job description

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This range is provided by Offit Kurman. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Director of Recruitment at Offit Kurman, P.A.

Employment Litigation & Counseling Attorney / Associate

Offit Kurman, a growing full-service Am Law 200 firm, is seeking an Employment Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse employer client base while handling a mix of litigation and day-to-day counseling matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Representing employers in federal and state employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and restrictive covenant matters.
• Providing proactive advice and counseling on hiring, discipline, termination, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and general employee-relations issues.
• Drafting and updating employment agreements, handbooks, and workplace policies.
• Assisting clients with trainings, investigations, and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of employment law experience, including both litigation and counseling.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively with a team.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.

At Offit Kurman, attorneys benefit from a collaborative platform, strong administrative and marketing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Recruiters should reach out to Leigh Novack directly to see if we are considering agency resumes.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Law Practice