Plaintiff-Wage & Hour Litigation Associate

Lawyers for Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance Based Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice in New York seeks a licensed attorney for a New York Associate Attorney role focused on wage-and-hour and complex civil litigation. You will support state and federal plaintiff-side matters, draft pleadings, manage discovery, assist with depositions, and communicate with clients under senior attorneys’ guidance.

The ideal candidate has NY admission (or pending), 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York or pending NY bar admission.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, oral advocacy, and court appearances.
• Experience with class actions, complex litigation, wage-hour matters is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Assist with deposition preparation and attendance; prepare for and appear at hearings.
• Communicate with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Support representation in wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions.

Skills

Licensed NY attorney

1-3 years civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Discovery experience

Deposition experience

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) licensed in NY or pending admission

Job description

Lawyers for Justice in New York seeks a licensed attorney for a New York Associate Attorney role focused on wage-and-hour and complex civil litigation. You will support state and federal plaintiff-side matters, draft pleadings, manage discovery, assist with depositions, and communicate with clients under senior attorneys’ guidance.

The ideal candidate has NY admission (or pending), 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, and willingness to travel.