Litigation Associate – Plaintiff-Side Employment (NYC)
📍 Lower Manhattan (On-site)
We are working with a well-established plaintiff-side employment law firm in Lower Manhattan seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing team.
The firm focuses on discrimination, harassment, and workplace misconduct cases, representing individuals in high-impact, client-facing litigation.
Why This Opportunity
- No billable hour requirement
- Strong compensation structure:
- Base salary: $100K – $160K
- Commissions/bonuses: $20K – $35K+ in year one
- Hands-on litigation experience from day one
- Depositions
- Motion practice
- Potential trial exposure
- Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Clear path for growth to senior roles and partnership
- Healthy work-life balance in a collaborative environment
The Role
- Handle a variety of plaintiff-side employment matters, including:
- Discrimination
- Harassment
- Retaliation
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Participate in depositions, hearings, and litigation strategy
- Work directly with clients and contribute to case development
Qualifications
- NY Bar admission (in good standing) required
- 1–5 years of civil litigation experience preferred (open to strong junior candidates)
- Interest in plaintiff-side / advocacy-driven work
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, in-office environment (5 days/week)
Additional Notes
- The firm has 20+ attorneys and a strong track record in employment litigation
- We’ve made multiple successful placements here—great team and strong culture
If you’re looking to move into plaintiff-side litigation or grow your experience in a hands-on, non-billable environment, this is a strong opportunity to consider.
Feel free to apply or reach out directly to learn more.
