Orion Placement · 1 month ago
Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$185K/yr - $400K/yr
5+ years expOrion Placement is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm with a powerhouse reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, consumer rights, and class action litigation. They are seeking a Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney to lead and manage complex civil litigation in New York state and federal courts, while mentoring junior attorneys and supporting the growth of their Manhattan office.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a Senior Associate Attorney handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in New York state and federal courts
Lead and manage all phases of complex civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
Draft, edit, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and class-related motions, in state and federal courts
Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses, and experts, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
Develop and execute litigation strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and junior team members
Appear in court regularly for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings, representing clients with confidence and professionalism
Mentor and support junior attorneys and staff, helping to build a strong New York practice and office culture
Travel occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and firm-related needs
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in New York (NY Bar in good standing required)
Several years of civil litigation experience, preferably 5+ years, including discovery, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
Proven ability to independently manage complex cases and a busy litigation calendar
Professional, steady work history and strong client-facing skills
Positive, team-oriented attitude and an interest in helping build and grow a high-performing New York office
Preferred
Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and/or wage-and-hour/employment cases strongly preferred
Benefits
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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