L&E Workplace Class Action Associate Attorney – NY (Mid-Sr)

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.