Employment and Labor Attorney

Rivkin Radler•Uniondale, NY

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an Employment & Labor Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in wage and hour and employment discrimination litigation. The role involves conducting investigatory interviews, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing administrative position statements. Deposition experience is a plus. The position requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, active New York State Bar admission, and a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters. Additional requirements include being detail-oriented, punctual, able to efficiently resolve cases, prompt in responding to client inquiries, and possessing a strong sense of "legal triage" to distinguish matters requiring intensive attention from routine ones. The work environment is described as congenial and fast-paced, offering a competitive salary and benefits. The schedule is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active New York State Bar admission
Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters
Minimum of 2 years of experience in wage and hour and employment discrimination litigation

Nice To Haves

Deposition experience is a plus
Detail‑oriented and punctual
Ability to efficiently resolve cases
Prompt responsiveness to client inquiries
Strong sense of “legal triage” — able to distinguish matters requiring intensive attention from those that are routine