Posted July 29, 2026
Employment & Labor Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel
New York, NY, US
Full Time
365000USD - 390000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.
Location: New York, New York
Practice Area: Employment Litigation
Experience: 5th–6th year
Compensation: $365,000–$390,000
This is an outstanding opportunity for a 5th–6th year Employment Associate to join the New York office of a highly sophisticated employment law practice.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling:
- Employment litigation case development
- Legal research and strategic analysis
- All phases of written and document discovery
- Witness interviews and internal investigations
- Drafting high-level briefs and dispositive motions
- Litigation strategy and matter management
- Working closely with clients and senior attorneys on sensitive workplace disputes
Candidates should bring:
- Strong employment litigation experience from a sophisticated law firm platform
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Strong academic credentials
- High motivation, initiative, and ownership mentality
- Excellent organizational and case management skills
- A strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced practice
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes employment disputes with a leading team, while taking on meaningful responsibility in briefing, discovery, witness development, and overall litigation strategy.
