Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation

Epstein Becker Green

. Work at the level of a senior associate in Epstein Becker Green’s national management-side labor and employment practice .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $275,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in labor and employment litigation, including managing case responsibilities, drafting legal documents, and providing counsel on workplace law issues. Proficient in federal and state labor laws, with strong communication and writing skills essential for client interaction and court appearances.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Labor And Employment Litigation ExperienceKnowledge Of Federal And State Labor LawsDrafting Pleadings, Motions, And BriefsConducting And Defending DepositionsAdmission To Practice Law In New York

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Hard Skills

Employment LitigationDrafting Legal DocumentsCase ManagementWitness InterviewingElectronic Document Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Writing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To Practice Law In New York State And Federal Courts

Industry Keywords

Title VIIADEAFMLAADAFLSATrade Secret LawWage And Hour LawEmployee RelationsRisk MitigationEmployment Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work at the level of a senior associate in Epstein Becker Green’s national management-side labor and employment practice
Manage day-to-day responsibilities of employment litigation cases
Interview witnesses and review electronically stored documents
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
Conduct and defend depositions
Interact with clients and opposing counsel
Attend court appearances
Potentially provide advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including wage and hour, employee relations, risk mitigation, accommodations, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience
Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, trade secret law, and similar state laws
Experience managing case responsibilities, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances
Strong academic credentials
Excellent communication and writing skills
Admission to practice law in New York state and federal courts is mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus
Mentorship and training
Clear paths to expand skills and responsibilities
Cross-office collaboration
Flexible career opportunities and modern knowledge tools