Employment Litigation Associate Attorney - Mid to Senior Level - New York
Salary: $225,000 - $330,000 per year
Location: New York, NY
Posted: October 27 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – MID TO SENIOR LEVEL
Location: New York, NY
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A leading AmLaw 100 national law firm is seeking a talented mid-to-senior level Associate Attorney to join its thriving Employment Litigation Practice in New York. This position offers the opportunity to represent sophisticated private-sector employers in complex employment disputes while collaborating with an accomplished national team.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
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Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
- Admission to practice in New Jersey and/or Connecticut is a plus
- 5+ years of substantive employment litigation experience
- Management-side representation of private sector employers, with proven ability to handle complex employment matters
- Experience litigating before federal and state courts, arbitrations, and administrative agencies
- Demonstrated skills in fact investigation, discovery management (including substantial ESI productions), depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting dispositive motions and discovery-related motions
- Proven ability to manage a portfolio of active cases while maintaining exceptional client service
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in employment-related litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration panels
- Lead discovery efforts, including substantial ESI production and management of complex case files
- Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and participate in hearings and trials
- Draft, oppose, and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery-related motions
- Collaborate with partners and clients to shape litigation strategy and drive case outcomes
- Provide exceptional client service through effective communication and tailored legal solutions
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment three or more days per week physically present in New York office.
Why Join Us?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded Employment Litigation practice in New York, where attorneys enjoy meaningful responsibility and early client engagement. Our client’s lean staffing model ensures that associates play a central role in case strategy and execution, working closely with senior attorneys on complex, high-value matters. You’ll gain exposure to diverse industries and challenging disputes while benefiting from close mentorship, professional development resources, and a collaborative team culture. This position offers the tools, support, and visibility to advance your career as a premier employment litigator.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $225,000 – $330,000, as determined by experience and market factors
- Bonus Eligibility: Performance-based discretionary bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k); paid vacation and sick leave; 10 paid holidays; parental leave; commuter/transit benefits; and access to additional voluntary benefit programs including pet insurance and long-term care coverage
- Wellness & Support: Employee assistance programs and resources supporting mental health, professional development, and work-life balance
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.