Wage & Hour Class Action Associate Attorney

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.®; 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, P.C.® seeks an Associate Attorney in New York to support wage-and-hour, class and representative actions for plaintiffs against diverse employers. You will research, draft pleadings and motions, and assist with depositions under supervision.

Ideal candidates are licensed in New York with 1–3 years in civil litigation, familiar with discovery, motions, and court appearances, and willing to travel as needed. A strong organizer with client communication skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York or pending admission to the New York Bar.
• 1–3 years of experience in civil litigation, including discovery, motions and court appearances.
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage-and-hour cases is a plus.
• Must be able to travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and discovery responses.
• Assist with deposition preparation and attendance.
• Prepare for and appear at court hearings and communicate with clients under senior attorney supervision.

Skills

Civil litigation

Class actions

Oral advocacy

Depositions

Wage and hour litigation

Education

New York Bar license

Job description

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.® seeks an Associate Attorney in New York to support wage-and-hour, class and representative actions for plaintiffs against diverse employers. You will research, draft pleadings and motions, and assist with depositions under supervision.

Ideal candidates are licensed in New York with 1–3 years in civil litigation, familiar with discovery, motions, and court appearances, and willing to travel as needed. A strong organizer with client communication skills will thrive here.