Labor & Employment Attorney
Orion Placement
Job Description
Pay: $110,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected, established litigation practice with decades of success representing employers nationwide.
- Handle sophisticated labor & employment matters from counseling through litigation, appeals, and complex workplace disputes.
- Gain hands-on courtroom and case management experience while working alongside experienced employment litigators.
- Build your career in a collaborative environment where mentorship, professional growth, and long-term development are valued.
- Work directly with clients and play a meaningful role in high-impact employment litigation matters.
- Enjoy the stability of a well-established practice with a strong reputation and consistent flow of complex work.
Location:
Lake Success, New York. This is a full-time, on-site position offering close collaboration with experienced attorneys and a team-oriented office environment.
Note:
Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar and have at least 1 year of experience handling either labor & employment litigation or commercial litigation.
About Us
We are a well-established law firm dedicated to helping employers navigate complex workplace challenges through practical legal advice and exceptional litigation representation. Our team is committed to delivering outstanding client service while fostering a collaborative environment where attorneys can continue to develop professionally. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
- Participate in depositions, court appearances, mediations, and hearings.
- Manage discovery, including document review and witness preparation.
- Counsel clients on employment law issues and risk management strategies.
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on complex litigation matters.
- Maintain strong client relationships while delivering practical legal solutions.
Qualifications
- Active New York Bar license.
- 1+ year of labor & employment litigation or commercial litigation experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience drafting motions and managing litigation matters.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll become part of a collaborative team where your work has a direct impact on clients and your professional growth is encouraged. We value mentorship, practical problem-solving, and giving attorneys meaningful responsibility early in their careers. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with challenging litigation work and an established practice, you'll find it here.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance