Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join a premier employer-side Labor & Employment practice in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters, including high-stakes class actions, representative actions, workplace investigations, and employment counseling.The ideal candidate will have strong employment litigation experience, exceptional writing skills, and a desire to take on meaningful responsibility while working closely with clients on complex workplace issues.ResponsibilitiesRepresent employers in a broad range of labor and employment mattersHandle all phases of employment litigation, including: Wage and hour class actionsRepresentative actionsDiscrimination claimsHarassment claimsRetaliation claimsWrongful termination mattersDraft and argue motions, briefs, and other court filingsConduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy memorandaManage written discovery, depositions, and witness preparationAssist with internal workplace investigations and employment counseling mattersAdvise clients on employment law compliance and risk managementWork directly with clients and litigation teams on complex employment disputesQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolLaw school class years 2017–2021Minimum of 3 years of employment law experience at a peer law firmSignificant employer-side employment litigation experienceExperience handling: Wage and hour litigationEmployment discrimination mattersRepresentative actionsClass action litigationStrong legal research, writing, and analytical abilitiesExcellent oral advocacy and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environmentStrong academic credentialsPreferred ExperienceClass action litigation experienceRepresentative action experienceEmployment investigations and counseling experienceCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $310,000 – $435,000Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerationsDiscretionary performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid vacation and sick timeParental leaveBasic life insuranceWhy This OpportunityJoin a highly regarded Labor & Employment practiceWork on sophisticated employer-side litigation mattersSignificant responsibility and direct client interactionExposure to complex class action and representative action litigationStrong mentorship, professional development, and advancement opportunitiesCollaborative environment with a premier national platformDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.