Part-Time Senior Employment Attorney

Part-Time Senior Employment Attorney (expected ~20 hrs/wk)

Location:

Remote (NY or CT domicile required) | NY Bar Admission required, NJ/CT a plus

Compensation Range: $67,000 - $73,000/yr

We are a creative, collaborative boutique labor and employment law firm serving clients in the NY Tri-State area seeking a trustworthy, experienced part-time Senior Employment Attorney to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional seeking meaningful, flexible work with a respected and collaborative practice, serving both employers and employees.

• Provide practical, strategic advice on a wide range of employment law issues, including hiring, employee relations, accommodations, leaves, wage and hour compliance, and terminations.
• Draft and review employment‑related documents such as handbooks, policies, employment agreements, NDAs, and separation agreements.
• Counsel clients on workplace best practices and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (especially NY, CT, and NJ).
• Represent clients in employment‑related litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, state agency complaints, DOL inquiries, non‑compete cease & desist letters, union arbitration, commercial arbitration and litigation).
• Conduct internal investigations and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct intake assessments, damage calculations, draft demand letters, perform legal research.
• Effectively and persuasively negotiate favorable employment contracts, settlements and severance agreements for employers and employees alike.
• Draft client alerts and presentation materials; partner on client engagement analysis and activities.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in New York;
  Connecticut or New Jersey bar admission a plus.
• 5+ years of experience practicing employment law, with a focus on counseling and compliance as well as litigation.
• Litigation and negotiating experience including administrative charges, arbitration, and employment‑related lawsuits, as well as pre‑litigation demand and cease & desist letters and severance/offer letter negotiations.
• Strong writing, communication, presentation, problem‑solving, technology, and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and discretion over matters of importance, prioritize client and internal firm needs appropriately, and manage a flexible, part‑time schedule.
• In addition to legal acumen, we are looking for candidates who are diligent, detail‑oriented, honest, trustworthy, creative, friendly, professional, practical, collaborative and service‑oriented.

This is a part‑time, salaried, exempt position, paying $67,/yr; we offer PTO and Paid Holidays, as well as legally‑required benefits.

Send a resume and cover letter to Jennie Woltz at