Employment and Labor Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an Employment & Labor Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in wage and hour and employment discrimination litigation.

Responsibilities

Experience should include:

• Conducting investigatory interviews
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Preparing initial pleadings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Preparing administrative position statements
• Deposition experience is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active New York State Bar admission
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to employment and labor matters

Additional Requirements

• Detail‑oriented and punctual
• Ability to efficiently resolve cases
• Prompt responsiveness to client inquiries
• Strong sense of “legal triage” — able to distinguish matters requiring intensive attention from those that are routine

Compensation

• Annualized salary range: $120,000 – $165,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law

Work Environment & Benefits

• Congenial, fast‑paced environment with competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid schedule: Minimum 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote