New York-Attorney

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Performance-based discretionary bonus

Job summary

Socket.dev in New York is seeking a licensed attorney to represent clients in wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions. The role requires strong civil litigation skills, case management, and courtroom presence to advocate effectively for clients.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and appearing at hearings and trial. A NY license with 5+ years of experience is preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York; NY license or pending admission considered.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, motions, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in wage-and-hour and class actions.
• Manage active caseload; conduct discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions; appear in court for hearings and trial; advise clients throughout litigation.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Wage and hour litigation

Job description

New York-Attorney

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

The Attorney will represent and advocate on behalf of clients in state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing an active caseload; conducting and responding to discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions; appearing in court for hearings and trial; and advising clients throughout the litigation process. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed, experienced litigator who is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be either (a) licensed to practice law in New York (b) already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to New York.
• The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in New York and have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice and taking/defending depositions.
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to travel on occasion.

License/Certification:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of New York

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases