Associate Attorney: Labor

About the Role

Epstein Becker Green offers a career at the intersection of workforce management, health care, and life sciences. Since our founding in 1973—and across offices in key markets nationwide—we’ve taken an industry-focused approach to counseling, litigation, and regulatory work. From day one, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across firm and client initiatives for organizations ranging from emerging companies to large enterprises, with access to mentorship, training, and clear paths to expand your skills and responsibilities. You’ll join collaborative teams grounded in respect, inclusion, and practical problem-solving, enabling you to do your best work and see real client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of running a case, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions, interact with clients and opposing counsel, and attend court appearances.
• Provide advice and counsel on workplace law issues, such as wage and hour, employee relations, risk mitigation, ADA and other workplace accommodations, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, trade secret law, and similar state laws).
• Admission to practice law in New York (state and federal courts) is mandatory.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication and writing skills.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $275,000 - $310,000 per year. Offers are typically made below the top of the range and are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, licensure or certification, and market and firm factors. Successful candidates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

A generous employee benefits package is provided.