Katz Melinger PLLC · 2 months ago
Class Action Attorney - Employment Law
NY, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expKatz Melinger PLLC is a law firm specializing in Labor & Employment law, seeking an experienced Class Action Attorney to manage significant cases and contribute to the firm's growth. The role involves handling various employment law matters, including class actions, and requires strong litigation skills and the ability to navigate both individual and large-scale cases.
CommercialEmploymentLegal
Responsibilities
Lead and manage employment law and class action cases, from intake through resolution. Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings
Represent clients in employment law matters, including wage and hour disputes, workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims
Handle litigation in state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials. Participate in mediation and arbitration proceedings
Collaborate with co-counsel on large-scale class actions and independently manage smaller matters
Provide legal analysis, strategy, and recommendations to clients and partners
Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements. Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies
Maintain high professional and ethical standards consistent with firm values
Qualification
Required
5+ years of legal experience, preferably in employment law and class action litigation
Licensed to practice in New York (required); admission to New Jersey (preferred, not required)
Demonstrated litigation experience, preferably in federal court
Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage complex cases and move them forward efficiently
Preferred
Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
401(k) with 4% employer match
15 days PTO + 5 sick days, + federal & additional firm holidays
Annual CLE allowance, bar dues coverage, and professional development budget
Company
Katz Melinger PLLC
Katz Melinger PLLC has established a reputation as an experienced and highly respected firm specializing in employment law, civil litigation, and commercial collections and judgment enforcement.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Katz
Managing Partner
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