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Senior Employment Litigation Attorney

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Our client, a prestigious non-profit that was established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people is seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney to join its NYC office. The ideal candidate will come from Big Law, have 10+ years of employment litigation experience, an excellent academic record, and first-chair trial experience. As a Senior Employment Litigation Counsel, you will be building cases, managing internal staff and outside counsel, and standing in the courtroom and arguing before a judge and jury to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere.

Job Responsibility:

  • Building cases
  • Managing internal staff and outside counsel
  • Standing in the courtroom and arguing before a judge and jury to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation experience gained at top-tier law firms or government agencies
  • Proven first-chair trial experience in handling complex federal litigation cases
  • Exceptional ability to craft and implement strategic legal approaches
  • Strong academic background with demonstrated legal expertise
  • NY Licensed attorney in good standing
  • Proficiency in drafting motions, briefs, and managing discovery processes
  • Commitment to civil and human rights advocacy, particularly in combating anti-Semitism
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work within a collegial team environment
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

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