Job Description

Top Tier Reps is hiring an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney in New York, NY to support one of our Am Law 200 clients—a nationally recognized firm with a strong reputation for excellence in employment law. This is a dynamic opportunity to work on a broad range of employment matters in a hybrid role , collaborating with high-caliber legal professionals in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Key Benefits

• Join an award-winning Labor & Employment practice within an Am Law 200 firm
• Hybrid work environment providing flexibility and collaboration
• Exposure to both litigation and advisory work across a variety of employment law topics
• Career development within a forward-thinking, nationally ranked law firm

Key Responsibilities

• Litigate employment cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, prepare motions, and attend administrative hearings
• Handle or assist with depositions, mediations, and client consultations
• Draft and update employment policies, handbooks, and agreements
• Provide legal counsel on compliance, workplace policies, investigations, and day-to-day HR issues
• Collaborate with firm partners, associates, and clients across industries

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of labor and employment law experience post-JD
• Defense-side litigation background in federal and state court
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Prior experience with administrative hearings and depositions is preferred
• Admitted to the New York Bar or eligible for admission
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Candidates with unstable work histories or temp/contract-only experience will not be considered

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $140,000 – $190,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Full benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Public transportation or parking stipend
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information

• This is a full-time hybrid role based in New York City
• Long-term opportunity with a firm that values diversity, professionalism, and work-life balance
• Only candidates who meet all listed criteria will be contacted

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