Senior Litigation Associate – Plaintiff’s Employment Law

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leading plaintiff-side employment law firm in New York City, seeks a Senior Litigation Associate to manage a high-volume caseload across pre-litigation and active litigation. The role emphasizes written advocacy, case development, and decisive resolution strategies.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer who stays highly organized, handles multiple matters, and contributes to broader case strategy and preparation, with admission to the NY Bar and experience in EEOC processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of plaintiff-side employment litigation experience.
• Strong writing and legal research skills are critical.
• Experience handling pre-litigation matters and EEOC processes.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and substantive legal documents.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with strong organization.
• Clear, professional communication and proactive follow-through.
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required; NJ/CT/PA admiss. a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential claims.
• Manage a high-volume caseload across pre-litigation and litigation.
• Draft rebuttals, complaints, discovery demands, motions, and pleadings.
• Oversee discovery, document reviews, and productions.
• Prepare for mediations and assist in mediation strategy.
• Support depositions, negotiations, and overall case development.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff to drive matters forward.

Skills

Strong writing

Legal research

Case management

Communication

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

A leading plaintiff-side employment law firm in New York City, with over 20 years of success litigating high-stakes matters involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and whistleblower matters.

Our team is known for strategic, detail-driven litigation and a results-oriented approach. We handle complex cases and are deeply committed to securing meaningful outcomes for our clients.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to join our growing office. This role focuses on managing a high-volume caseload across pre-litigation and active litigation, with an emphasis on written advocacy, case development, and driving matters toward resolution.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple matters while contributing to broader case strategy and preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations and evaluate potential claims
• Manage a high-volume caseload across pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Rebuttals and pre-suit advocacy submissions
• EEOC responses and position statement rebuttals
• Damages analyses and case summaries
• Conduct legal research and draft supporting memoranda
• Draft complaints, discovery demands, motions, and other pleadings
• Manage and organize discovery, including document review and productions
• Review, analyze, and redline settlement agreements
• Prepare clients for mediations and assist in mediation strategy
• Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, and negotiations, including:
• Drafting mediation statements
• Organizing exhibits and supporting materials
• Developing case summaries and strategy materials
• Participate in calls with opposing counsel and contribute to case positioning and negotiations
• Support trial preparation and overall case development
• Work closely with paralegals and staff to ensure matters are progressing efficiently

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of plaintiff-side employment litigation experience
• Strong writing and legal research skills (this is critical)
• Experience handling pre-litigation matters and EEOC processes
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and substantive legal documents
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and prioritize effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Proactive mindset with strong follow-through
• Admission to the New York State Bar (required)
• New Jersey admission preferred; Connecticut or Pennsylvania a plus

Why Join Us

• Hands-on role with meaningful responsibility across pre-litigation and litigation
• Direct exposure to strategy, negotiations, and case development
• Opportunity to work on high-value employment matters