Employment Litigation Associate (Junior Level) - New York

Our client, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an employment litigation associate with at least 2 years of experience to join its vibrant and national employment law practice. This is a hybrid position based in the firm’s New York City office, requiring three or more days per week of onsite presence.

The estimated salary range for this position is $215,000 to $330,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of training and experience as a litigation associate
• Experience litigating on behalf of sophisticated private sector employers in state and federal court, at arbitration and before administrative agencies
• Experience in (i) preparing for depositions of parties and witnesses; (ii) managing discovery, including in cases involving substantial ESI productions; (iii) communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, court personnel and other third parties; and (iv) preparing dispositive motions and discovery-related motions
• Comfortable making strategic recommendations to senior attorneys about next steps in litigation, as well as executing on the agreed-upon litigation strategy
• Strong writing and public speaking skills, excellent interpersonal skills and an unwavering commitment to client service are a must, as is the ability to multitask and successfully manage a portfolio of active cases and matters
• Interested in a career in management-side employment litigation
• JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Admitted to practice in New York state and federal courts; bonus points if you are also admitted to practice in New Jersey and/or Connecticut

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.