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Employment & Labor Staff Associate

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $160,000–$190,000, plus bonus and full benefits

Experience: 2–8 years of litigation experience  |  Level: Associate  |  Openings: 1

Our Ref: GEN-0010  |  Client Ref: 63WX8Y8W

Company Confidential

About the Company

An Am Law 100 law firm with a highly regarded Employment & Labor practice group in its New York office. The practice is known for creative, business-oriented counsel and outstanding results for clients.

The Role

The firm is seeking a Staff Associate with strong academic credentials and two to eight years of litigation experience to join the Employment & Labor practice group in the New York office. It is an excellent opportunity to build litigation experience while working collaboratively with partners in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle litigation matters involving ADA and accommodations law, with a particular focus on website accessibility
  • Work with the team to advise clients on ADA accessibility compliance
  • Conduct legal research and draft high-quality written work
  • Support the team on a variety of employment & labor and litigation matters as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of litigation experience (required)
  • Licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing
  • Registered with the New York Federal Courts
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable using technology in legal practice

Personal Attributes

  • Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with sound judgment and accountability

Nice to Have

  • Experience with ADA accessibility law

Interested? Apply for this role (Ref GEN-0010)