Employment Attorney

Katz Melinger PLLC•New York, NY

3d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Katz Melinger is a leading New York City employment law firm dedicated to advocating for workers' rights and delivering results for clients across a range of industries. Our team has an extensive track record of successful settlements in employment discrimination, wage and hour, retaliation, and workplace harassment cases in New York, New Jersey, and Federal Courts. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, flexibility, and professional development opportunities; and our practice has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. We offer a hybrid work arrangement with 1 - 3 days a week in our Grand Central office. We are seeking an experienced Attorney to join our team, with a strong background in plaintiff employment law (class action experience is a plus!). This role is ideal for an attorney who is eager to take ownership of significant cases, move matters forward efficiently, and contribute to the firm’s growth. You will handle a variety of matters—including wage and hour disputes, employment litigation, and class actions—while working closely with Kenneth Katz (Firm Owner & Managing Partner), Nicole Grunfield (Partner), and a talented team of paralegals and support staff. The right candidate will be comfortable navigating both individual and large-scale cases, including federal court litigation.

Requirements

5+ years of legal experience, preferably in employment law and class action litigation.
Licensed to practice in New York (required)
Demonstrated litigation experience, preferably in federal court.
Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to independently manage complex cases and move them forward efficiently.

Nice To Haves

admission to New Jersey (preferred, not required).
Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage employment law and class action cases, from intake through resolution.
Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
Represent clients in employment law matters, including wage and hour disputes, workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims.
Handle litigation in state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials.
Participate in mediation and arbitration proceedings.
Collaborate with co-counsel on large-scale class actions and independently manage smaller matters.
Provide legal analysis, strategy, and recommendations to clients and partners.
Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
Maintain high professional and ethical standards consistent with firm values.