Employment Litigation Associate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Litigate a broad range of employment-related claims including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, and employment torts.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration.
• Advise employers regarding compliance with fair employment laws and related risk management.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• Five or more years of experience, with an employment law background strongly preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, preparing dispositive and non‑dispositive motions, and arguing before state and federal courts.
• Current New York Bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills.

Compensation

For Long Island, the expected salary range for this position is between $215,000 and $262,500. The position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings account.
• Firm‑paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.