Employment and labor associate

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 2 years 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

Rivkin Radler is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

To find out how you can join our talented team, email recruiting@rivkin.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer