Job Description
The Employment Litigation Associate at **Members Only** will be responsible for handling a wide variety of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, and employment contract cases. This role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in employment litigation, as well as familiarity with federal and state employment statutes. The candidate should also have experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions, and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities will include providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, such as employee relations, risk mitigation, ADA and other workplace accommodations, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and excellent oral and written communication skills.
The total annual compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000, with exact compensation varying based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to a competitive base salary, **Members Only** also offers an annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development opportunities, and a full comprehensive benefits package.
As a firm committed to diversity and inclusion, **Members Only** participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and has been recognized six times as a law firm. This process measures whether law firms actively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring, and significant leadership roles. **Members Only** strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.
The Employment Litigation Associate position at **Members Only** is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join a growing, dynamic law firm. The firm offers a friendly, respectful, and intellectually stimulating work environment, and is committed to providing growth, leadership, and educational opportunities to all team members.
Qualifications:
JD from an ABA accredited Law School.
Admitted to NY Bar and in good standing.
Minimum of 1 year of employment litigation experience, including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, and employment contract cases.
Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.
Experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions, and working independently.
Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, risk mitigation, ADA and other workplace accommodations, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies.
Strong academic credentials and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Compensation:
Total annual compensation range: $110,000 - $125,000.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Additional benefits: annual discretionary bonus, performance-based bonus, unlimited PTO, professional and client development opportunities, and a full comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity and Inclusion:
**Members Only** participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and has been recognized six times as a law firm.
Strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.
Equal opportunity employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.
About **Members Only**:
Recognized by . News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms”.
Over 200 attorneys nationwide.
Offers a friendly, respectful, and intellectually stimulating work environment.
Committed to providing growth, leadership, and educational opportunities to all team members.
Not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Focus on diversity and inclusion, participating in Mansfield Rule Certification and striving for a diverse candidate pool for all hires.
In summary, **Members Only**, a prominent and diverse law firm, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with a minimum of 1 year of experience for its Woodbury, Long Island office. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment litigation, familiarity with federal and state employment statutes, and strong academic credentials. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, unlimited PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a firm committed to diversity and inclusion, **Members Only** strives for a diverse candidate pool for all hires. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join a dynamic and growing firm.
