Employment Litigation Attorney
LOCATION: Long Island, NY
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Generous compensation, plus Bonus, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, generous vacation and sick/personal days, paid holidays, 401K, and more!
ORGANIZATION: Renowned New York Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Able to handle and litigate discrimination, wage and hour cases
- Advise clients on compliance matters
- Handle litigation from inception through resolution
- Draft all discovery demands and responses
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Make the requisite court appearances
- Draft motions; argue motions in federal or state court
- Conduct expert discovery
- Prepare and draft court filings
- Manage client contact information, letters, e-mails, estate planning documents and asset lists
- Stay apprised of court and statutory deadlines
- Stay up-to-date with all pertinent laws and legislation
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- J.D. required; Admitted to practice in New York, as well as the Federal Court
- 3+ years of Employment Litigation and Compliance experience within a law firm
- First chair trial experience is highly desired
- Advanced knowledge of compliance laws such as, federal and state wage and hour laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family and Medical Leave Act
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and coordinate for high-profile clients on a regular basis
- Familiarity with procedures of courts required
- Excellent autonomy and ability to handle caseload independently
- The ability to provide excellent customer service while working under pressure
- Experience in legal research
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff
- Highly adaptable, proactive and works well under pressure
