Description:

Job Description:
Because a great law firm begins with great people.

At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.

The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.

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: