Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP

Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP is a plaintiff-side employment law firm based in New York City, specializing in representing employees in workplace disputes, discrimination, harassment, wage theft, and other employment-related claims.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced employment litigators to join our team and handle a diverse caseload of plaintiff-side employment matters. This role involves representing workers in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation against employers in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Represent employees in all phases of employment litigation, including case intake, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trials, and appeals.
• Handle claims involving wage and hour violations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower protections.
• Conduct client consultations, assess legal claims, and develop case strategies.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with co-counsel, experts, and support staff to advance cases.
• Stay current on developments in employment law, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Engage in firm marketing, client development, and community outreach to grow the practice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation experience, with a focus on plaintiff-side employment law preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with class actions, collective actions, or complex litigation is a plus.
• Commitment to representing workers and advancing employee rights.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with attention to detail and deadlines.

Firm Positioning

Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP is ranked #12 of 320 firms in New York City for plaintiff-side employment law, with a 2.9% response mention rate (±1.4% margin) across AI legal assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, and Perplexity). The firm is cited in 3 of 4 major AI platforms and is recognized for its work in decision-based prompts (11 mentions), validation (4 mentions), and situational inquiries (1 mention).

The firm competes with top-ranked peers such as Outten & Golden LLP, Wigdor LLP, and Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, and is actively expanding its visibility in key practice areas where competitors currently lead.

How the Firm Wins

• Decision Prompts: The firm is cited alongside leading competitors in prompts related to employment litigation decisions, including wage theft, discrimination, and retaliation claims.
• Validation Prompts: Recognized for credibility in employment law validation, though trailing competitors in some niche areas.
• Situation Prompts: Gaining traction in specific scenarios, such as workplace disputes involving health regulations or freelance worker protections.

Opportunities for growth include increasing visibility in 92 currently "missing" prompts, where competitors like Outten & Golden LLP, Wigdor LLP, and the EEOC are more frequently cited.