Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

We’re partnering with a strong Labor & Employment practice in New York to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm represents employers across a broad range of workplace matters, from single-plaintiff litigation to wage and hour class actions, and is looking for someone who can step in and carry real casework from day one.

The team advises and represents employers on the full spectrum of labor and employment issues: litigation defense, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes, and day-to-day workplace counseling. Attorneys here get substantial direct client contact early and are given real ownership over matters rather than staying buried in a support role.

• Handle all phases of employment litigation — depositions, written discovery, motion practice, dispositive motions, and trial preparation
• Represent employers in wage and hour, discrimination, and restrictive covenant/trade secret disputes
• Advise clients on wage and hour compliance, employment agreements, and workplace policy under FLSA and New York law
• Represent clients before the EEOC, NYSDHR, DOL, and NLRB
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and client-facing advisory memos
• Conduct internal workplace investigations
• Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active New York bar license (or eligible to waive in)
• 2+ years of labor & employment litigation experience, ideally representing employers
• Working knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and New York-specific employment statutes
• Class and collective action experience a plus, not required
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients

• Knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and New York-specific employment statutes
• Legal research and writing
• Client counseling and communication
• Case and workload management

• Class and collective action experience, including wage and hour
• Restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation experience
• Business development and client relationship building

This isn’t a firm looking to backfill a seat — they’re actively growing this practice group and want someone who’ll take on real responsibility fast, with a clear path toward direct client ownership and eventual business development. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.