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Robert Half Attorney/Lawyer in New York, District Of Columbia
Description
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.
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.
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