Employment Litigation Associate - New York

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • New York, NY

36d • $260,000 - $390,000

About The Position

We are actively seeking 3rd – 5th year associates for a position with our dynamic Employment Litigation group in New York. Responsibilities include: working on pre-litigation matters, high profile single plaintiff employment cases, systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions; responding to administrative charges; conducting internal investigations, counseling clients on a wide variety of employment issues; and taking an active role in handling cutting edge legal matters. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, creative, and practical, and should also have outstanding interpersonal skills, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. This position offers the opportunity to assume significant responsibility, work directly with corporate clients, manage complex cases, take and defend depositions, make court appearances at important hearings, argue motions, handle mediations, and other related work typically handled by mid-level associates.

Requirements

• Must possess excellent academic credentials, and strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• A completed JD from an accredited law school required.
• Must be a member of the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• working on pre-litigation matters
• high profile single plaintiff employment cases
• systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions
• responding to administrative charges
• conducting internal investigations
• counseling clients on a wide variety of employment issues
• taking an active role in handling cutting edge legal matters
• manage complex cases
• take and defend depositions
• make court appearances at important hearings
• argue motions
• handle mediations

Benefits

• elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life
• robust mental well-being programs
• child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits
• health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan)
• flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Flexible Time Off program
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees