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Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment Law

(NY / NJ – Remote / Hybrid)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney focused on Labor and Employment Law to join our growing practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who wants hands-on litigation experience, direct client contact, and meaningful work representing employees.

This is primarily a NY/NJ remote or hybrid position, but the successful candidate must have easy access to New York City and New Jersey for court appearances, mediations, and client meetings as needed.

The firm also practices immigration law, and there is an opportunity for an interested candidate to learn immigration law, particularly where it intersects with employment issues. However, this position is primarily labor and employment focused, and immigration experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employees in labor and employment matters, including:

  • Wage and hour violations (FLSA, NYLL, NJWPL)

  • Workplace discrimination and retaliation

  • Sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims

  • Misclassification and other labor law violations

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement documents

• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy development

• Participate in negotiations, mediations, and settlement conferences

• Appear in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies such as:

  • NYSDHR

  • EEOC

  • NYDOL / NJDOL

• Work directly with Spanish-speaking clients to gather facts and provide legal counsel

• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys

• Maintain strong client relationships and provide high-quality client service

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Admitted to practice in New York (New Jersey admission preferred or willingness to obtain)

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, or willingness to train the right candidate

• Experience or strong interest in labor and employment law

• Fluency in Spanish and English

• Comfort with litigation and court appearances (or strong interest in developing these skills)

• Strong legal writing, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

• Easy access to New York City and New Jersey

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling wage-and-hour cases, discrimination, or retaliation claims

• Familiarity with:

  • FLSA

  • NYLL / NYSHRL

  • New Jersey employment statutes

• Experience working with immigrant or vulnerable worker populations

• Interest in learning immigration law and employment–immigration intersections

• Trial or evidentiary hearing experience (not required)

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary and generous time-off policies
  (Please include salary requirements with application)

• Significant courtroom and litigation experience

• Mentorship and training in labor and employment law

• Opportunity to learn immigration law for candidates interested in expanding their skill set

• Meaningful work representing working people

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Primarily remote work with flexibility

Why This Role Is Special

This is a true labor and employment role with real litigation exposure. Associates are not siloed and gain hands-on experience in drafting, strategy, negotiations, and court appearances.

Because the firm also practices immigration law, attorneys gain valuable exposure to how immigration status can impact workplace rights, offering a broader perspective without requiring a dual-practice commitment.

Location Requirements

• Must have easy access to New York City and New Jersey

• Position is primarily remote but requires flexibility for:

  • Court appearances

  • Mediations

  • Client meetings

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume / CV

• Cover letter explaining interest in labor and employment law

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