Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid in Woodbury, NY) (Full-Time)

Refer a friend: Referral fee program

Career Developers Inc. a distinguished staffing and consulting firm is proud to celebrate 30 years of service excellence. As a GSA Contract holder we offer comprehensive staffing solutions for both commercial and government sectors nationwide. By selectively partnering with clients who share our values we ensure productive collaborations that set us apart in the industry. Our dedication to candidates involves managing expectations with precision through business intelligence thorough interview preparation transparent communication and exceptional feedback throughout the process.

We are committed to advancing your career and look forward to supporting your professional growth.

Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid in Woodbury NY) (Full-Time)
Location: Hybrid in Woodbury New York
Salary: $135000 - $165000 Base Salary

Must Haves:

• 2 years of employment litigation experience
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in New York is required
• Law Review and/or Moot Court experience preferred

My Client a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing Labor and Employment practice group.

Our Employment Practice Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation research writing and advocacy skills with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings motions briefs legal memoranda and other litigation-related documents
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Participate in investigations court appearances motion practice hearings and trials
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex employment matters

Qualifications

• 2 years of employment litigation experience
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice in New York required
• Law Review and/or Moot Court experience preferred
• Exceptional writing research analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

Preferred Experience

• Employment discrimination harassment retaliation and wage & hour litigation
• Federal and state wage & hour matters including collective and class actions
• Traditional labor and employment law matters
• Investigations before the U.S. Department of Labor New York State Department of Labor EEOC and state and local human rights agencies

Required Experience:

IC

]]><