Are you looking to gain in-depth litigation experience in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment?
At Wigdor LLP, we place a strong emphasis on career and skills development, and are fully committed to enabling our staff to be the best at what they do, whatever their role.
Wigdor LLP has a dynamic and diversified legal practice with a heavy focus on employment law. We represent executives as well as employees in all industries and types of employment law matters. Wigdor LLP routinely handles cases of nationwide and global interest, and has had a major impact in the employment field over the last ten years.
Whether you are looking to start, accelerate or consolidate your career, you can expect to work with a team of talented individuals in a modern and friendly environment at Wigdor LLP.
Wigdor LLP is currently seeking candidates to fill the following positions:
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Offered: PTO (Paid Time Off), 401-K Plan, Medical, Dental, LTD/STD/LIFE Insurance
Job Description:
Senior Associates at Wigdor LLP have significant hands-on employment litigation and counseling experience. The ideal Senior Associate candidate is well-versed in handling Federal and State discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FLSA and wage-and-hour litigation from inception through trial, as well as mediations and arbitrations. Senior Associates must be able to produce pleadings, motions, severance agreements and releases in a timely fashion and prepare for and represent clients at various court proceedings with minimal supervision.
Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree with a record of strong academic performance;
- 6-8 years of work experience in the legal field, including employment-related litigation experience; previous trial experience is ideal;
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail;
- Excellent writing and analytical skills;
- Effective time management skills and ability to multitask;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines under pressure;
- Collaborative attitude and willingness to provide guidance and mentorship to junior-level Associates and Paralegals as needed.
To apply:
Please attach your resume and cover letter in an email to recruiting@wigdorlaw.com and we will be in touch.
** Recruiters, please do not contact the firm directly. **
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Offered: PTO (Paid Time Off), 401-K Plan, Medical, Dental, LTD/STD/LIFE Insurance
Job Description:
Associates at Wigdor LLP are either recent law school graduates or have worked in the legal profession for several years after graduating law school. They handle a range of employment-related cases from the discovery stage through trial and gain significant experience drafting pleadings, counseling clients, conducting depositions and engaging in motion practice and oral argument before Federal and State courts. The ideal Mid-level Associate candidate has a demonstrated background and interest in employment law, including experience litigating discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation and/or wage-and-hour claims.
Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree with a record of strong academic performance;
- 4-6 years of work experience in the legal field, including employment-related litigation experience; previous trial experience is a plus;
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail;
- Excellent writing and analytical skills;
- Effective time management skills and ability to multitask;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines under pressure;
- Collaborative attitude and willingness to provide guidance and mentorship to Paralegals as needed.
To apply:
Please attach your resume and cover letter in an email to recruiting@wigdorlaw.com and we will be in touch.
** Recruiters, please do not contact the firm directly. **
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Offered: PTO (Paid Time Off), 401-K Plan, Medical, Dental, LTD/STD/LIFE Insurance
Job Description:
Associates at Wigdor LLP are either recent law school graduates or have worked in the legal profession for several years after graduating law school. They handle a range of employment-related cases from the discovery stage through trial and gain significant experience drafting pleadings, counseling clients, conducting depositions and engaging in motion practice and oral argument before Federal and State courts. The ideal Junior-level Associate candidate has a demonstrated background and interest in employment law.
Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree with a record of strong academic performance;
- 1-3 years of work in the legal field or related experience; previous employment litigation experience is a plus;
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail;
- Excellent writing and analytical skills;
- Effective time management skills and ability to multitask;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines under pressure;
- Collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a collegial atmosphere.
To apply:
Please attach your resume and cover letter in an email to recruiting@wigdorlaw.com and we will be in touch.
** Recruiters, please do not contact the firm directly. **
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits Offered: PTO (Paid Time Off), 401-K Plan, Medical, Dental, LTD/STD/LIFE Insurance
Job Description:
Associates at Wigdor LLP are either recent law school graduates or have worked for several years in the legal field after graduating law school. They handle a range of employment-related cases from the discovery stage through trial and earn significant experience drafting pleadings, counseling clients, conducting depositions and engaging in motion practice and oral argument before Federal and State courts. The ideal Entry-level Associate candidate is a recent law school graduate with a demonstrated interest in employment law.
Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree with a record of strong academic performance; previous employment law-related experience is a plus;
- Excellent writing and analytical skills;
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail;
- Effective time management skills and ability to multitask;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines under pressure;
- Collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a collegial atmosphere.
To apply:
Please attach your resume and cover letter in an email to recruiting@wigdorlaw.com and we will be in touch.
** Recruiters, please do not contact the firm directly. **
Employment Type: Full-Time, Overtime Non-exempt
Benefits Offered: PTO (Paid Time Off), 401-K Plan, Medical, Dental, LTD/STD/LIFE Insurance
Job Description:
Paralegals at Wigdor LLP work alongside the firm’s Partners and Associates during all phases of the litigation process, up to and through trial. Their primary responsibilities include: draft and file documents in state and federal courts; organize client documents and prepare document productions, including review, bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents; assist with trial and deposition preparation; compile and organize exhibits, files and all supporting documents; coordinate trial set-up, logistics and assist attorneys during courtroom proceedings; conduct research by running searches on internal and external databases and systems, in addition to a variety of other sources. Paralegals also have the opportunity to attend court proceedings, depositions, client meetings, mediations, arbitrations and trials. The ideal Paralegal candidate is a self-starter who is passionately pursuing a career in employment law, can work as a team player and can display professional judgment in all interactions with the Firm’s clients and staff.
Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a record of strong academic performance;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail;
- Ability to take ownership of various tasks until completion;
- Effective time management skills and ability to multitask;
- High level of writing, proofreading and analytical skills;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Flexible schedule as the job requires a substantial amount of overtime;
- A two-year commitment is required for this position for applicants who are considering pursuing law school.
To apply:
Please attach your resume and cover letter in an email to recruiting@wigdorlaw.com and we will be in touch.
** Recruiters, please do not contact the firm directly. **
