Class Action Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel (Labor & Employment)

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: New York, NY

HYBRID (4 days/week in-office)

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 international law firm , is seeking a talented junior to mid-level Associate Attorney to join their premier Labor & Employment Group in  New York . This role offers the opportunity to represent a dynamic client base in complex labor and employment (L&E) litigation and handle sophisticated transactional employment work.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York , in good standing 
• 6-8 years of substantive employment litigation experience

• Experience in defending wage and hour claims and class/collective actions

• Demonstrated experience drafting key legal documents , handling  discovery ,  depositions , motions ,  pleadings , and trial preparation
• Highly proficient in prioritization and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong legal writing and negotiation skills, along with a high sense of urgency
• Ability to work efficiently within a team-focused, high-performance environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Large law firm experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation  matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct due diligence review, handle discovery and depositions , and contribute to trial preparation
• Draft pleadings , motions , briefs , and other litigation-related documents

• Defend wage and hour claims, including class and collective actions

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategy and deliver exceptional client service

• Maintain clear, client-ready communication and deliver practical guidance
• Balance competing priorities in a fast-paced practice

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of the nation’s most sophisticated Labor and Employment practices . Attorneys in this group enjoy early responsibility, high-level client engagement, and exposure to cutting-edge employment issues related to litigation and transactions . The practice is known for its deep subject-matter expertise and innovative strategies , providing associates with an excellent platform to develop their practice.

With the firm's collegial culture , commitment to excellence , and investment in attorneys' long-term professional growth , this role is ideal for a driven associate looking to take their labor & employment practice to the next level and make an impact on the future of this legal field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary : Expected annual base salary range is $350,000-$400,000+ , as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and a writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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