New York-Attorney
Lawyers for Justice•New York, NY
About The Position
The Attorney will represent and advocate on behalf of clients in state and federal plaintiff-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. The role involves managing an active caseload and advising clients throughout the litigation process. The ideal candidate is an organized, professional, experienced litigator committed to achieving strong outcomes for clients.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in New York, or already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to New York.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
- The role requires New York licensure; candidates licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction must be pending admission to New York.
Nice To Haves
- New York law license.
- Five or more years of civil litigation experience.
- Experience with discovery in civil litigation.
- Oral advocacy and court appearance experience.
- Motion practice experience.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, or wage-and-hour litigation.
Responsibilities
- Manage an active caseload.
- Conduct and respond to discovery.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Draft and argue motions.
- Appear in court for hearings and trial.
- Advise clients throughout the litigation process.
- Represent and advocate for clients in plaintiff-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for performance-based discretionary bonus and merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
