Labor & Employment Class Action Associate — Hybrid NY

Pernini Legal, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney in New York, NY. The hybrid role (4 days in-office) focuses on complex L&E litigation and transactional employment work for a premier AmLaw 100 international firm.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier school, NYバー admitted in good standing, with 6–8 years of substantive employment litigation experience and strong drafting, discovery, and trial preparation skills. Large-firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active New York bar admission in good standing.
• 6–8 years of substantive employment litigation experience.
• Experience defending wage/hour claims and class/collective actions.
• Experience drafting key legal documents, handling discovery, depositions, motions, pleadings, and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a team-focused, high-performance environment.
• Strong legal writing and negotiation skills with urgency.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct due diligence review, handle discovery and depositions, and contribute to trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Defend wage and hour claims, including class and collective actions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategy and deliver exceptional client service.
• Maintain clear, client-ready communication and deliver practical guidance.
• Balance competing priorities in a fast-paced practice.

Skills

JD

Bar Admission NY

Employment litigation

Discovery

Pleadings

Motions

Trial preparation

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Large law firm experience

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney in New York, NY. The hybrid role (4 days in-office) focuses on complex L&E litigation and transactional employment work for a premier AmLaw 100 international firm.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier school, NYバー admitted in good standing, with 6–8 years of substantive employment litigation experience and strong drafting, discovery, and trial preparation skills. Large-firm experience is preferred.