Litigation Associate - Employment & General Liability

Litigation Associate Boutique Employment & General Liability Defense

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Curt Weigel

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded nearly two decades ago and based in White Plains, with other offices in the region, we are a boutique litigation firm focused on the defense of civil rights, employment discrimination, and general liability matters.

Our attorneys thrive in a collaborative environment that prioritizes growth, skill development, and hands-on courtroom experience.

Why join us?

Offering Base + Bonus for this role and a 401(k) with a Generous Match

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of dedicated litigators with mentorship from seasoned attorneys

Work-Life Balance: Manageable caseloads with hands-on litigation responsibility. 1800 Billable with Bonuses Paid out Immediately.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Manage a litigation caseload involving civil rights and employment discrimination defense

Represent clients in state and federal courts as well as administrative hearings

Draft motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and legal memoranda

Conduct depositions, oral arguments, and evidentiary hearings

Perform legal research and analyze case law

Attend and manage client communications, strategy meetings, and case planning

Handle some matters involving student disciplinary hearings and appeals

Qualifications - Needed:

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in New York

Superior academic credentials

Minimum 2 years of litigation experience (employment discrimination, civil rights, or general litigation preferred)

Excellent writing and research skills

Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presence

Demonstrated interest or background in employment law, civil rights, or constitutional litigation

Former government attorneys encouraged to apply

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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