We Are Legal Revolution · 3 days ago
Plaintiff Employment Attorney, Department Head Position |NYC | Up to $200K + Competitive Bonuses | Hybrid
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expWe Are Legal Revolution is a leading plaintiff-side employment firm seeking an experienced Plaintiff Employment Attorney to head their department. The role involves leading wage & hour class actions and expanding the firm's presence on the East Coast while collaborating with a team of attorneys.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kieran Budd
Responsibilities
Lead wage & hour class actions from inception to completion, including client intake, complaint drafting, discovery, motions practice, mediations, and trials
Spearhead East Coast dominance by building new case pipelines, leveraging firm resources for multi-jurisdictional filings
Collaborate with a support team of 5 attorneys on case strategy, depositions, and settlements
Provide strategic counsel on overtime, meal/rest breaks, misclassification, and related labor violations
Maintain direct client relationships and drive high-value recoveries through aggressive advocacy
Qualification
Required
5+ years of plaintiff wage & hour litigation experience, with a track record of class certifications and settlements
Strong legal writing and analytical skills
Comfort advising employee clients and handling complex labor issues
Admitted in California
Collaborative, client-focused mindset with interest in long-term growth and East Coast expansion
Preferred
Additional admissions beyond California
Benefits
Competitive base salary up to $200K, plus performance-based bonuses tied to case wins and recoveries.
Long-term stability with a proven no-win-no-pay model
Hybrid schedule that balances collaboration, autonomy, and client service
Company
We Are Legal Revolution
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase