Attorney Position, Employment/Civil Rights at Boutique Firm

Posted on
25 June 2026
Accepting Applications

Description

Menken Simpson & Rozger LLP, is a small, cutting-edge, plaintiff-side employment law and civil rights firm. For over 28 years, we have represented individuals and classes of employees in discrimination, wage and hour, and whistleblowing matters. We also have a boutique practice representing executives, medical and academic professionals, and counseling non-profits and small companies. We are a tight-knit legal group of six advocates comprised of three partners and three associates. Despite the intensity of our legal practice, we maintain an extremely collegial, flexible, and supportive office culture with a focus on mentoring more junior attorneys and providing them with opportunities to work directly with clients, take the lead on drafting pleadings and briefs, and speak in court. Learn more about our firm at www.nyemployeelaw.com. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, dogged advocate with excellent writing and research skills, a passion for working with clients and co-workers, a willingness to take initiative and work hard, and a commitment to advancing civil rights for employees and victims of government misconduct. For this position, we require a minimum of two years of combined litigation and/or clerkship experience (employment law experience is a major plus), a passion for legal writing, an ability to work and write independently, and excellent time-management and organizational skills. Admission to the New York Bar is required. Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive health benefits and an employer matching retirement contribution. Base salary range for this associate position is $100,000-$175,000.00 (depending on years and type of prior legal experience) plus annual and case origination bonuses. To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample in PDF format to . The writing sample must reflect your own original work. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Lower Manhattan, with a hybrid possibility