Employment Opportunities

Getman, Sweeney & Dunn currently has two openings:

Paralegal Position Opening

Getman, Sweeney & Dunn, PLLC is hiring a litigation paralegal for its Kingston, New York office. While the position does not require a paralegal degree or legal experience, as we will train the right person, we are looking for someone with prior work experience. The position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, the desire and ability to work as part of a team, excellent communication skills to speak with clients and attorneys about complex legal concepts in federal and state wage and hour law, and a strong motivation to obtain justice for people whose rights have been violated. This is a 40-hour per week position and is compensated on an hourly basis with excellent benefits.

The person who fills this position will work with paralegals, data scientists, and attorneys on various litigation teams. The position entails both case-handling and administrative responsibilities. Paralegals engage in a wide variety of case specific tasks, including significant client contact, gathering documents and other evidence, compiling spreadsheets, reviewing and indexing paper and electronic information obtained from our adversaries, and working with the litigation team to successfully handle class actions, individual court proceedings, and arbitrations.

Job requirements:

Spanish fluency required (speaking, reading, and writing)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on file maintenance and information retrieval
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows Explorer
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work as part of a team and with clients
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with time constraints
Self-motivated, hard worker, quick learner
College degree and work experience preferred

The firm strongly values workplace diversity, honesty, and integrity. There may be infrequent overtime work as litigation demands. Travel opportunities may exist as well.

We represent employees only. We pride ourselves on representing individuals at all levels of financial means, from low wage workers to executives. We are also proud of our work representing immigrants from around the world, documented or undocumented. The firm provides free consultations and handles most litigation and other representation on a contingent basis without up-front charges to an employee. The firm handles overtime and minimum wage cases throughout the U.S. We are currently suing numerous large international companies in class action and individual cases.

Getman, Sweeney & Dunn is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity as a strength and overall enrichment to our workplace and society as a whole. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital or familial status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status.

Compensation includes an annual salary of $50,000 ($24.03/hour) to $56,243 ($27.04/hour), depending on relevant experience, bonuses in profitable years, vacation and sick pay, health insurance, 401k, 18 weeks of parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and other benefits. For the first year of employment, paralegals are expected to work in the office full-time. Afterwards, they may work remotely part of the week. We are family-friendly and thrive on a collegial, team-based litigation approach. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and three references to agarcia@getmansweeney.com. No phone calls please.

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Associate Attorney Opening

About Us

We are seeking to hire an attorney with two or more years of experience to assist in handling the Firm’s wage and hour litigation practice, with a likely immediate focus on mass arbitration. For over 25 years, the Firm has been representing employees only, primarily in overtime pay, minimum wage, and other wage theft cases. We are proud to handle cases for a sizable low- and middle-income population as well as undocumented and documented immigrants. We handle individual, class, and collective actions throughout the U.S. Most of our litigation is in federal court.

About You

Applicants need a demonstrated commitment to righting wrongs, strong research skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and an exceptional ability to navigate complex substantive law and litigation procedures. Superior interpersonal skills are also required to work with our team and our diverse clients. Both relevant legal and non-legal experience will be valuable and considered. Spanish fluency or fluency in another language is highly desirable, but is not required for consideration. You must be in good standing, and admitted to practice law in New York or another state court. Availability to travel is required

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting in all aspects of civil litigation relating to wage theft;
Interviewing clients and potential witnesses;
Taking and defending depositions;
Drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses;
Reviewing and analyzing discovery responses and production;
Calendaring litigation timelines and managing litigation logistics;
Engaging in motion practice, trials in federal court and arbitration, and appeals;
Developing and maintaining client relationships; and
Collaborating with paralegals, and data scientists on data discovery and damages models.

Growth opportunities within the Firm include advancement to partnership.

Remote Work

In-person collaboration has historically been the heart of what makes us effective and a deeply satisfying place to work. That said, the COVID experience has shown that the firm can function effectively with remote work. In recognition that different people thrive in different environments, the firm has adopted remote work arrangements for those people who want flexibility. With approval, you may work remotely. And we expect all staff to work in the office on staff meeting days.

Commitment to Diversity

Compensation, & Benefits

Compensation includes a salary range of $85,000 to $95,613 depending on relevant experience, bonuses in profitable years, vacation and sick pay, health insurance, 401k, 18 weeks of parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and other benefits. We have a reasonable 1,400 billable hour requirement. We are family-friendly and thrive on a collegial, team-based litigation approach. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and three references to agarcia@getmansweeney.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls please.