Associate Attorney - Employment Law

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

**Associate Attorney – Employment Law**

Phillips & Associates, the go-to law firm for prosecuting employment discrimination suits for plaintiffs experiencing sexual and racial harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and disability discrimination on the job, is hiring an Associate Attorney to join their team. If you have a passion to fight for the civil rights of workers, Phillips & Associates provides an excellent opportunity to learn from top-notch litigators in the employment law field.

**Responsibilities**

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Attorney include:

- Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research to analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other relevant legal authorities.
- Client Communication: Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, answer legal questions, and address concerns
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, federal and state complaints, and legal memoranda
- Case Management: Assist in managing caseloads, including organizing and maintaining case files, calendars, and deadlines.
- Depositions and Discovery: Prepare and conduct depositions, including questioning witnesses and gathering evidence. Assist with the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and conducting document reviews.

**Qualifications**

The ideal candidate will possess:

- A minimum of 1-2 years of litigation or clerkship experience
- Demonstrated interest and skill in legal writing, research, and analysis
- An ability to speak clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail
- A demonstrated ability to perform well independently and with grace under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- A collaborative and collegial approach to work, and an ability and desire to work and learn in a team-based environment
- A commitment to advocating on behalf of those who have been deprived of their legal rights on the job
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**Compensation and Benefits**

This is a full-time exempt position with competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills. Salary range is $85, to $110, annually. Benefits include health, vision and dental, and an employer matching retirement contribution.

**The Firm**

Phillips & Associates was selected as one of the “10 Best Employment & Labor Law Firms” in New York” by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Additionally, many of our attorneys have achieved “best of” status in employment law. We only represent plaintiffs, not employers or management.

Phillips & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Phillips & Associates encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

**Join the Fight for Employee Rights**

Phillips & Associates is looking for an Associate Attorney to join their team and fight for the civil rights of workers. If you have a passion to fight for the civil rights of workers, Phillips & Associates provides an excellent opportunity to learn from top-notch litigators in the employment law field.

The Associate Attorney will have the opportunity to research and analyze legal documents, communicate with clients, draft legal documents, manage caseloads, prepare and conduct depositions, and assist with the discovery process.

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 1-2 years of litigation or clerkship experience, demonstrated interest and skill in legal writing, research, and analysis, an ability to speak clearly, effectively, and persuasively, and outstanding time management and organizational skills.

This is a full-time exempt position with competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills. Salary range is $85, to $110, annually. Benefits include health, vision and dental, and an employer matching retirement contribution.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and recent writing sample to the Operations Manager, Vanessa Keys.

## Phillips & Associates Seeks Associate Attorney for Employment Law

Phillips & Associates, the go-to law firm prosecuting employment discrimination suits for plaintiffs experiencing sexual and racial harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and disability discrimination on the job, is hiring an Associate Attorney to join their team. If you have a passion to fight for the civil rights of workers, Phillips & Associates provides an excellent opportunity to learn from top-notch litigators in the employment law field.

### Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Attorney include:

- **Legal Research and Analysis:** Conduct thorough legal research to analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other relevant legal authorities.
- **Client Communication:** Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates on case progress, answer legal questions, and address concerns
- **Draft Legal Documents:** Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, federal and state complaints, and legal memoranda
- **Case Management:** Assist in managing caseloads, including organizing and maintaining case files, calendars, and deadlines.
- **Depositions and Discovery:** Prepare and conduct depositions, including questioning witnesses and gathering evidence. Assist with the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and conducting document reviews.

### Qualifications

Health, Vision and Dental, Employer Matching Retirement Contribution

Legal Research, Legal Writing, Drafting Legal Documents, Client Communication, Case Management, Depositions and Discovery

Email a Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample to the Operations Manager, Vanessa Keys

Qualification and Experience Admitted to the New York Bar

Legal