Senior Employment

Pay: $185,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Lead high-impact wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employersBe a key senior attorney as our client builds and grows its Manhattan office and New York practiceTake true ownership of complex litigation: strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearancesCompetitive compensation with a wide senior band ($130,000$400,000 DOE), plus strong benefits and meaningful leadership opportunity Location: On-site in Manhattan, NY. Youll work from a centrally located New York City office, easily commutable from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and nearby cities like Jersey City and Newark via public transit. Note: You must be licensed to practice law in New York, have solid civil litigation experience (ideally including discovery, motion practice, and depositions), and be able to work on-site full-time in Manhattan with occasional travel. About Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm with a powerhouse reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, consumer rights, and class action litigation. They prosecute complex class and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies and have recovered millions of dollars for thousands of workers and consumers. As they expand into New York, they are building out their Manhattan team with experienced litigators who share their commitment to justice and client advocacy. Job Description Serve as a Senior Associate Attorney handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in New York state and federal courtsLead and manage all phases of complex civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparationDraft, edit, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and class-related motions, in state and federal courtsTake and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses, and experts, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimonyDevelop and execute litigation strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and junior team membersAppear in court regularly for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings, representing clients with confidence and professionalismMentor and support junior attorneys and staff, helping to build a strong New York practice and office cultureTravel occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and firm-related needs Qualifications Licensed to practice law in New York (NY Bar in good standing required)Several years of civil litigation experience, preferably 5+ years, including discovery, motion practice, and taking/defending depositionsPrior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and/or wage-and-hour/employment cases strongly preferredExcellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detailProven ability to independently manage complex cases and a busy litigation calendarProfessional, steady work history and strong client-facing skillsPositive, team-oriented attitude and an interest in helping build and grow a high-performing New York office Why Youll Love Working Here Youll play a lead role in shaping a growing Manhattan office and multi-state plaintiff-side practiceYoull work with a collegial group of experienced attorneys who value mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality advocacyYoull receive competitive senior-level compensation ($130,000$400,000 DOE), medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and strong support for professional development and continuing education JPC-499 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceRequirements: Must be barred in NY. Must have 5+ years of civil litigation exp. Strongly preferred: Exp. in Employment law/class action. Must have stable employment indicators (Tenure of around 2 years). Relocation: NO. PACK: NO Submissions Name / Andy / a.behling@calljustice.com;careers@calljustice.com Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary) Plaintiff-side wage-and-hour and employment class action firm is expanding into New York and hiring a Senior Associate Attorney to anchor and grow its Manhattan office. Role is fully on-site, with heavy responsibility for complex litigation against major employers and companies (discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances). Ideal candidate is NY-barred, has 5+ years of strong civil litigation experience (preferably including wage-and-hour/employment or class actions), and wants a leadership-track role at a fast-growing, mission-driven firm.Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney - Lawyers for Justice, PC - JPC 499 - Source**New Job Order Alert** Client job title: Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation AttorneyLocation: New York City, NYOn-site, hybrid, remote: On-siteExperience: 5Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Associate Attorney, Senior Litigation Attorney, Employment Litigation Attorney, Wage and Hour Attorney, Class Action Attorney, Plaintiff-Side Attorney, Complex Litigation Attorney, Senior Civil Litigation Attorney, Manhattan Attorney# of hires needed: 1Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES