Employment and Labor Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP • Uniondale, NY

103d • $120,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an Employment & Labor Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in wage-and-hour and employment discrimination litigation. The role involves employment and labor litigation work in a congenial, fast-paced environment. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with at least three days per week in the office and two days remote. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• At least one year of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters.
• Detail-oriented and punctual.
• Ability to efficiently resolve cases.
• Prompt responsiveness to client inquiries.
• Strong legal triage skills, including the ability to distinguish matters requiring intensive attention from routine matters.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in wage-and-hour and employment discrimination litigation.
• Deposition experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigatory interviews.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Prepare initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Prepare administrative position statements.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and efficiently resolve cases.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Group term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Optional term life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Aflac
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree