Labor & Employment Associate | New York City jobs in United States
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StevenDouglas · 3 days ago

Labor & Employment Associate | New York City

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

StevenDouglas is a leading national law firm focused exclusively on labor and employment law, seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate for their New York City office. The role involves litigating employment-related claims and advising clients on compliance and workplace policies while benefiting from strong mentorship and business development support.

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Growth Opportunities
Hiring Manager
Madison K. Bulgajewski
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Responsibilities

Litigating cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related claims
Representing employers in court, before administrative agencies, and in mediations and arbitrations
Advising clients on compliance, workplace policies, and risk management
Collaborating with partners and Litigation Managers to align assignments with professional goals
Contributing to business development and client relationship initiatives with support from the firm’s dedicated BD Managers

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolNew York Bar admissionEmployment litigation experienceWritten advocacy skillsOral advocacy skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detailClient service commitmentTeam-oriented mindset

Required

JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
3-7 years of experience preferred (employment, commercial litigation, or insurance defense backgrounds considered)
Admission to the New York Bar (or ability to obtain)
Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters
Team-oriented mindset and commitment to client service

Benefits

Flexible hybrid schedule, typically 2-3 days per week in office
Manageable workload with 1,750 billable hours plus 100 non-billables for CLEs, firm events, and networking
One-on-one development with a Litigation Manager (partner) who supports growth and mentorship
Dedicated business development team to help associates build and sustain client relationships
Clear path to partnership, generally attainable around the eight-year mark
Diverse and stable client base, including global corporations, growing startups, and family-owned businesses across industries
Competitive compensation

Company

StevenDouglas

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StevenDouglas, one of the boutique Search and Interim Resources firms.
dateFounded in 1984
location
Sunrise, Florida, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.stevendouglas.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Laurie Canepa
Managing Director - State of Texas (Accounting and Finance Search)
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