Accessibility/Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

New York City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an accessibility/employment litigation associate attorney with 3 years of experience, along with a strong interest in, accessibility and disability accommodation laws/regulations (e.g., Titles I, II, and III of the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and equivalent state/local laws) and knowledge of public accommodation accessibility issues (for both brick and mortar and digital entities), including specific experience with litigations, regulatory (DOJ) investigations, advocacy group interactions, and work involving compliance counseling, policies, and training is also required. The candidate must have general employment litigation experience, including knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Experience with accessibility auditing and/or managing outside auditors (both for brick-and-mortar structures and websites/mobile applications) is also a bonus. Must have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances. Admission to practice law in New York (state and federal courts) is mandatory. A JD degree is required. Must possess strong academic credentials and excellent communication and writing skills.

This firm is one of the best for immigration and labor issues. With some of the best and most knowledgeable support staff, this New York firm handles a fairly high volume of matters expeditiously. Associates do complain that the work gets fairly cookie-cutter in the business-like office environment, which is not helped by this firm's compensation, notoriously below market. Nonetheless, the reasonable hours requirements and a down to earth pool of partners attract and often keep qualified associates.