Job Description

Job ID: 373748

Practice area:- Employment Law - General,Employment Law - Litigation Employer Defense

Job Overview

A well-established law firm is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate to join its Employment Litigation team in New York City. This position is ideal for an attorney with at least 3 years of experience in employment defense litigation. The successful candidate will work with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients and handle litigation matters from inception through resolution, including court appearances, depositions, and client advisory work. This is a hybrid position offering both in-office and remote flexibility, along with clear opportunities for growth and advancement.

• New York, NY

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and case development

• Represent employers in employment-related litigation before courts and administrative agencies

• Draft and review pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal briefs

• Analyze employment records and documentation

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on employment law issues

• Participate in depositions, court hearings, trials, and conferences

• Interact with clients to provide strategic guidance and litigation updates

• Engage with employment experts and support trial preparation efforts

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment litigation

• Prior experience representing employers in defense matters preferred

• Comfortable handling all aspects of litigation with minimal supervision

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in the state of New York

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Excellent verbal communication and courtroom advocacy abilities

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing matters

• Proficient in legal analysis and problem-solving

• Effective at client communication and relationship management

• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities

• Discretionary performance-based bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Collegial and supportive firm culture

This law firm was founded around two decades ago to provide exceptional legal services to their domestic and international clients. Their practice areas include general liability, healthcare law, insurance coverage, appellate practice, product liability defense, commercial litigation, and during home and long term care. Their office is located in New York.

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