What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Attorney position at TemPositions Group Of Companies?
Description : Job Title : Civil Litigation Attorney (Contract) Location : Queens, NY (Hybrid – 3 days in-office per week) Duration : 1 year, with potential for long-term extension About the Role : On Call Counsel is seeking a dedicated Litigation Attorney with at least 1 year of experience to join its client’s team on a hybrid schedule. This contract position offers excellent benefits, including free parking, free medical benefits upon hire, and a pension plan upon hire. The role involves engaging in litigation related to hiring, firing, disciplinary actions, and more, balancing administrative hearings and formal OATH cases. Key Responsibilities : Draft disciplinary charges, discovery requests, and responses. Prepare and draft decisions with or without a hearing. Handle redactions, trial preparation, and pretrial conferences. Conduct grievance-level hearings and settlement negotiations. Assist other attorneys with arbitration proceedings. Manage contractual or health and safety issues as needed. Prepare witnesses for hearings or trials. Represent clients in virtual hearings (trials may occasionally require in-person attendance). Work within the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) on grievances and employment matters related to hiring and firing. Why You’ll Love This Opportunity : Exciting Cases : Represent clients in a variety of litigation matters, ensuring their best interests are protected. Hybrid Flexibility : Enjoy the balance of working both remotely and in-office in Queens, NY. Career Development : This role offers significant potential for long-term career advancement. Supportive Environment : Join a collaborative team where your contributions are valued and professional growth is encouraged. Requirements : Education : Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Bar Membership : Active bar membership in New York; federal bar membership is a plus. Experience : Litigation experience preferred, but newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply. Compensation : Less than 1 year of experience after bar admission : $40 / hour 1-3 years of experience : $52 / hour 3-7 years of experience : $56 / hour 7 years of experience : $58 / hour We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged. If you are a motivated litigation attorney looking for an opportunity to grow and work on meaningful employment and administrative law matters, we encourage you to apply Responsibilities : Skills :
Salary : $52 - $56
