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About the Role

Wilson Elser is seeking a skilled and motivated Employment, Labor & Education Litigation Associate to join our growing litigation team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a nationally recognized firm and provide comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse range of clients across public and private sectors in employment, education, and labor law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload, from inception through resolution.
• Represent employers across a wide variety of industries with employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract and collective bargaining litigation issues.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and training to clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment, education and labor laws.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior attorneys on complex matters and trial preparation.
• Regularly handle and participate in court appearances, mediations and depositions.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case updates and strategic guidance.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York
• 3-5 years of litigation experience with a focus on employment law
• Experience handling discrimination and wage and hour claims under federal, state, and local laws

Skills

• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Location

• New York, New York

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-5 years of litigation experience

Education Level

• JD from an accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

• $150,000—$170,000 USD

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

About the Company

• At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
• Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
• Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.

Equal Opportunity

• Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.