Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York City.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of employment litigation experience to join a highly regarded Employment Litigation practice. The role offers significant client contact and hands-on litigation experience representing employers in complex employment disputes, class actions, workplace investigations, and employment counseling matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in pre-litigation matters, single-plaintiff employment litigation, systemic discrimination cases, and wage and hour class actions.
• Respond to administrative charges and agency investigations.
• Conduct internal workplace investigations and provide day-to-day employment counseling to clients.
• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and participate in discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings.
• Appear in court for hearings, argue motions, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Work directly with corporate clients while collaborating with a team of experienced employment litigators.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the New York State Bar.
• 3-5 years of employment litigation experience, with at least 2 years of litigation experience required.
• Experience handling employment disputes, workplace investigations, or wage and hour class actions is preferred.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental health and wellness programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Industry-leading parental leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
• Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility