Location: New York, NY (In-Office, Full-Time)
Practice Area: Employment Discrimination, Civil Rights Litigation
About the Opportunity:
Our client is a premier plaintiff-side employment litigation firm located in the heart of New
York City. They are passionately committed to representing individuals who have faced
unlawful discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a full-time, in-office Employment Discrimination Attorney to join the
dynamic litigation team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling
employment discrimination matters on behalf of plaintiffs, particularly in federal courts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate litigator looking to make a real difference in
the lives of working people.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent employees in claims involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment,
wrongful termination, and related employment matters.
Handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, drafting pleadings, discovery,
depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and settlement negotiations.
Independently manage a caseload and work collaboratively with other attorneys,
paralegals, and support staff.
First-chair or assist in federal and state court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and
settlement conferences.
Develop strong relationships with clients and provide them with compassionate, effective
representation.
Qualifications:
J.D. or LL.M from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in New York (admission
to SDNY and EDNY required).
2+ years of experience handling employment discrimination litigation on the plaintiff side.
Demonstrated experience in federal court, including familiarity with federal motion
practice and court rules.
Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to social justice and protecting employee rights.
Preferred:
Trial experience or experience conducting evidentiary hearings or mediations.
Bilingual abilities are a plus, especially in Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian.
Why Join:
Work on high-impact employment cases that make a difference.
Supportive and experienced team of attorneys and legal professionals.
Downtown NYC location.
Competitive salary and benefits package, OTE $300K
Plaintiff-Side Employment Discrimination Attorney