Friedman & Anspach is a six-attorney New York City litigation firm focused on union-side labor law and ERISA matters. We represent labor unions and the trustees of multiemployer pension and health funds in a wide range of matters, including federal court litigation.

There are currently two associate positions available at this time:  

Litigation Associate (3–5 Years) – New York City

We are seeking a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to join our practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal court litigation from early stages through resolution

• Draft and argue motions, including motions to dismiss and for summary judgment

• Manage complex discovery and take/defend depositions

• Represent clients in arbitrations and administrative proceedings

• Advise union clients and employee benefit funds

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on litigation experience, including in federal court

• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and depositions under the FRCP

• Strong writing and analytical skills

• Admission to the New York Bar

Preferred (Not Required)

• ERISA or labor/employment experience

• Candidates with strong federal court litigation experience who are interested in developing expertise in this area are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000–$160,000, based on experience

• Fully paid health insurance (including dental)

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Collegial environment with substantial responsibility

Application

Please submit resume, references, and a recent litigation-focused writing sample to: employment@friedmananspach.com

The firm provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Associate (1 Year) – New York City

We are also seeking an associate with at least one year of experience to join our practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise unions and employee benefit funds

• Represent unions in arbitrations and NLRB proceedings, and represent benefit funds in federal court litigation and arbitrations  

• Represent workers through a union legal services plan (including landlord-tenant, matrimonial, immigration, etc.)

Qualifications  

• ERISA or labor law/employment law background

• Strong research and writing skills

• Interest in developing expertise in federal court litigation, especially in ERISA cases

• Admission to the New York Bar

Compensation & Benefits 

• $100,000–$110,000, based on experience

• Fully-paid health insurance (including dental)

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Collegial environment

Application 

Please submit resume, references, and writing sample to: employment@friedmananspach.com

The firm provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.