We Are Hiring: Associate Position (Remote) With The Dugger Law Firm, PLLC

Associate (Remote Position) - The Dugger Law Firm, PLLC

About Us: The Dugger Law Firm, PLLC (“DLF”) is a private law firm committed to challenging employment discrimination and wage theft in New York City. Focusing on representing NYC employees in discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters, DLF has consistently advanced traditional as well as underutilized NYC law-based legal claims.

DLF has also developed a substantial practice representing employees with mental health disabilities seeking protected leaves of absence under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, New York State Human Rights Law, and New York City Human Rights Law.

Position Overview: Associate

Location: Remote

Schedule: Working hours are strictly limited to a total of forty hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Drafting demand letters

  • Drafting administrative charges

  • Client intake

  • All aspects of the firm’s litigation matters (after probationary period of six months)

Qualifications:

  • Admitted to the New York bar

  • Experience in employment discrimination law

  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Legal creativity and curiosity

  • Interest in impact litigation

  • Time management skills, organizational skills, and initiative required for remote work

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)

  • Three weeks of annual PTO (four weeks after first year of employment)

  • Top-tier health insurance

Application Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to cd@theduggerlawfirm.com. Please include “Associate Application” in the subject line. DLF is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate your interest in joining our team dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of employment law and the public interest.

Massachusetts Passes Domestic Violence Leave Law for Employees

As the issue of domestic violence is brought to the forefront of national dialogue Massachusetts has acted:

"In the wake of the Ray and Janay Rice incident sweeping the news across the country, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has enacted emergency legislation entitled “An Act relative to domestic violence.”  The new law is effective immediately and mandates that all employers with 50 or more employees permit an employee to take up to 15 days of leave from work in any 12-month period if the employee, or a family member (defined below) of the employee, is a victim of abusive behavior and the employee is using the leave from work to:
  • Seek or obtain medical attention, counseling, victim services or legal assistance; secure housing; obtain a protective order from a court; appear in court or before a grand jury; meet with a district attorney or other law enforcement official; attend child custody proceedings; or address other issues directly related to the abusive behavior against the employee or family member of the employee; and
  • The employee is not the perpetrator of the abusive behavior against such employee’s family member."  (link)