Senior Employment Litigation Associate

DNA Partners; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Law Firm seeks a Senior Employment Litigation Associate to advise employers on a broad spectrum of workplace matters and lead complex litigation from inception to resolution.

The role focuses on counseling on employment law compliance, drafting and arguing motions, and managing all aspects of litigation in a fast-paced environment with high-profile clients.

Formación

• 7–12 years of employment law experience
• Significant experience advising employers and handling employment-related litigation
• Strong writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills

Responsabilidades

• Counsel clients on federal, state, and local employment laws
• Represent employers in courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings
• Manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions
• Conduct workplace investigations and fact-finding
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related contracts

Conocimientos

Legal writing

Research

Negotiation

Advocacy

Litigation management

Educación

J.D. from an accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

National Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Employment Litigation Associate to join a sophisticated and growing employment law practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with employers on complex workplace issues, provide strategic legal counsel, and handle high-profile litigation matters from inception through resolution.

What You'll Do:

As a key member of the team, you will advise and represent employers across a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including:

• Counseling clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Advising on wage and hour issues, paid sick leave requirements, discrimination and retaliation claims, and emerging workplace issues involving artificial intelligence
• Representing employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings
• Managing all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, witness preparation, and motion practice
• Drafting and arguing substantive and dispositive motions
• Conducting workplace investigations and fact-finding efforts
• Preparing responses to administrative charges and agency inquiries
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, severance agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and other employment-related contracts

What You'll Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in New York
• 7-12 years of employment law experience
• Significant experience advising employers and handling employment-related litigation
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Experience managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law compliance requirements
• A practical, business-focused approach to client service and problem-solving

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers meaningful client contact, sophisticated legal work, and a clear path for continued professional growth. You will collaborate with accomplished attorneys, work directly with decision-makers, and help employers navigate today's increasingly complex workplace landscape.