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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.

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