Pitta LLP is seeking an accomplished Senior Labor & Employment Law Litigation Attorney to join our labor practice in NYC.

For more than 40 years, Pitta LLP has been a trusted advocate for labor unions, employee benefit funds and working people. Our attorneys represent clients in high stake LMRDA litigation, labor arbitrations, union elections, collective bargaining matters, ERISA litigation, fiduciary matters, and proceedings before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. We are committed to providing exceptional legal representation while advancing the interests of organized labor.

This is a senior level opportunity for an attorney with substantial union side labor law experience who is ready to assume a leadership role. The successful candidate will manage complex matters independently, work directly with union leadership and trustees, mentor junior attorneys, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s labor practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent labor unions and employee benefit funds in federal and state litigation
• Handle labor arbitrations, grievance proceedings, and administrative matters before the NLRB, PERB, OATH, EEOC and other agencies
• Advise clients on the National Labor Relations Act, Labor Management Relations Act and public sector labor law
• Draft and argue motions, appellate briefs, and other legal filings
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitration and trials
• Counsel union officers, trustees and executive leadership on strategic labor and employment issues
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys
• Participate in business development and strengthen long standing client relations

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school
• Member in good standing with NY State bar association
• Minimum of 8 years of union side labor and employment litigation experience
• Demonstrated success managing complex litigation from inception through trial or resolution
• Outstanding legal writing, courtroom advocacy, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with union leadership and clients
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Portable book of business welcome but not required

Salary Range: $250,000 - $350,000

We offer competitive benefits including student loan/tuition reimbursement, medical, health reimbursement arrangement, 401k with employer matching contribution, long term disability and life insurance, and generous paid time off.

Pitta LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disabling condition.

To apply please submit a resume and writing sample to kmullaney@pittalaw.com. Please reference Sr. Labor & Employment Law Litigation Attorney in the subject line.