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Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation AttorneyButler Recruitment Group LLC • New York, New Jersey, United States
Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney

Senior Employment & Class Action Litigation Attorney

Butler Recruitment Group LLC • New York, New Jersey, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Pay :  $185,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead high-impact wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers
  • Be a key senior attorney as our client builds and grows its Manhattan office and New York practice
  • Take true ownership of complex litigation : strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances
  • Competitive compensation with a wide senior band ($130,000-$400,000 DOE), plus strong benefits and meaningful leadership opportunity

Location :  On-site in Manhattan, NY. You'll work from a centrally located New York City office, easily commutable from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and nearby cities like Jersey City and Newark via public transit.

Note :  You must be licensed to practice law in New York, have solid civil litigation experience (ideally including discovery, motion practice, and depositions), and be able to work on-site full-time in Manhattan with occasional travel.

About Our Client  Our client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm with a powerhouse reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, consumer rights, and class action litigation. They prosecute complex class and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies and have recovered millions of dollars for thousands of workers and consumers. As they expand into New York, they are building out their Manhattan team with experienced litigators who share their commitment to justice and client advocacy.

Job Description

  • Serve as a Senior Associate Attorney handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in New York state and federal courts
  • Lead and manage all phases of complex civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
  • Draft, edit, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive and class-related motions, in state and federal courts
  • Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, fact witnesses, and experts, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
  • Develop and execute litigation strategy in collaboration with firm leadership and junior team members
  • Appear in court regularly for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings, representing clients with confidence and professionalism
  • Mentor and support junior attorneys and staff, helping to build a strong New York practice and office culture
  • Travel occasionally for hearings, depositions, mediations, and firm-related needs
  • Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice law in New York (NY Bar in good standing required)
  • Several years of civil litigation experience, preferably 5+ years, including discovery, motion practice, and taking / defending depositions
  • Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and / or wage-and-hour / employment cases strongly preferred
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
  • Proven ability to independently manage complex cases and a busy litigation calendar
  • Professional, steady work history and strong client-facing skills
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude and an interest in helping build and grow a high-performing New York office
  • Why You'll Love Working Here

  • You'll play a lead role in shaping a growing Manhattan office and multi-state plaintiff-side practice
  • You'll work with a collegial group of experienced attorneys who value mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality advocacy
  • You'll receive competitive senior-level compensation ($130,000-$400,000 DOE), medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and strong support for professional development and continuing education
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