Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Verrus
Job overview
The Employment Litigation Attorney role at Verrus involves leading employment litigation cases, primarily in defense, with opportunities for first-chair trial leadership and balanced plaintiff-side work, impacting the firm's national litigation practice.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will lead litigation in court, arbitration, and administrative agencies, manage all phases of litigation including strategy, motions, discovery, depositions, and settlement, draft and argue dispositive motions, prepare clients and witnesses, and provide employment law compliance counsel.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation includes a basic salary based on experience plus discretionary bonus, a full benefits package, office-based work in New York, supportive staffing, and a realistic workload.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active NY Bar admission, 5–10 years of employment litigation experience, first-chair trial or strong second-chair readiness, excellent advocacy and litigation skills, with Am Law 100 experience preferred.
Career development
The role offers strong mentorship, room for growth within a nationally active litigation practice, and opportunities to take on lead roles in cases.
Work environment and culture
The firm has a collaborative, humane work culture with no formal billable hour requirements, encouraging high-quality legal work without unnecessary pressure.
Company information
Verrus is a well-established New York-based boutique law firm focused on sophisticated employment litigation with a national platform and a supportive, flexible work environment.
Job location and travel
The position is office-based in New York, NY, with no mention of travel or remote work options.
Unique job features
The firm offers a boutique structure with national reach, no billable hour requirements, strong staffing support, and a flexible, humane work culture.
Company overview
Verrus is a technology company specializing in mobile payment solutions, primarily for parking services. They generate revenue through transaction fees and service charges applied to users of their mobile payment platform. Founded in 2000, Verrus pioneered the pay-by-phone parking system, which revolutionized the parking industry by offering a convenient and efficient alternative to traditional parking meters. The company has since expanded its services to include various mobile payment solutions, maintaining a strong focus on innovation and customer convenience.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 5–10 years of employment litigation experience, emphasizing first-chair trial roles or strong second-chair readiness to lead litigation.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in managing all litigation phases, including strategy development, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and settlement negotiations, as these are core to the role at Verrus.
Apply through multiple channels such as Verrus's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable legal job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with attorneys and legal professionals within Verrus's employment litigation division on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by referencing recent Verrus case wins or expressing genuine interest in their collaborative, boutique firm culture.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'employment litigation,' 'first-chair trial experience,' 'litigation strategy,' and 'Am Law 100,' ensuring your resume passes initial screenings.
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