Attorney Investigator (East Coast)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP is a premier investigations law firm focused primarily on impartial workplace and school investigations. Most of our work involves conducting independent investigations into allegations of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

In addition to our core investigations practice, we provide Title IX investigations and hearing officer services, trainings, executive coaching, mediation, expert testimony, and related services that help organizations prevent, respond to, and resolve complex workplace and institutional issues.

Our attorney investigators are committed to delivering fair, timely, and thorough investigations, grounded in independence, rigor, and sound professional judgment.

We are seeking full-time Attorney Investigators to join our growing East Coast practice. The ideal candidates are experienced employment law attorneys, licensed in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, with strong investigative judgment, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and impartiality. Prior workplace investigations experience is preferred, though candidates with substantial employment law backgrounds and a strong interest in investigative work are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage investigations from intake through final report, including interviews, evidence gathering, analysis, and report writing, with strong organizational skills
• Build trust with clients through clear, proactive communication
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously with attention to detail and follow-through
• Collaborate with colleagues on analysis, written work, and case strategy
• Actively contribute to team meetings (remote and in-person), bringing thoughtful analysis, ideas, and your unique perspective

Required Qualifications

• Active bar membership in good standing in NY, NJ, or PA 
• 5+ years of experience in employment law, workplace investigations, or a related practice
• Based in NY, NJ, or PA, or able to travel within the region as needed
• Strong writing and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and develop well-reasoned findings
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to work with discretion and neutrality, including in sensitive, high-stakes matters
• Excellent client management and communication skills with individuals at all levels and of all backgrounds
• Comfort using AI as a writing and organizing partner, while exercising independent judgment over analysis and conclusions

Value Adds

• Experience conducting or overseeing workplace or school investigations
• Additional bar admissions (e.g., California)
• Knowledge of and willingness to engage with sensitive topics relating to workplace culture, inclusion, and bias/discrimination issues

Firm Values

We are a values-driven workplace that takes both the work and our people seriously. We value diversity, nuanced thinking, collaboration, honesty, and respect, and are known for building a place where people feel they belong. In our most recent engagement survey, 100% of employees reported that they feel they belong.

Our firm is led by Managing Partner Vida Thomas (based in California), and the East Coast office is led by Zaneta Seidel and Beth Gramigna. Equity Partners include Vida Thomas, Amy Oppenheimer, Tina Ro-Connolly, Alezah Trigueros, and Zaneta Seidel.

Work Environment

The work is usually performed remotely at home. Some in-person interviews may be required at various sites throughout the New York tri-state area, depending upon the needs of the investigation.

We are a remote firm with a collaborative team across California and the East Coast, doing high-quality work in a way that is sustainable. We support flexibility and trust people to manage their time, deliver excellent work, and take care of their clients.

We stay connected through weekly all-team meetings and gather approximately six times per year for in-person meetings in Oakland, California, professional development opportunities, as well as retreats, sometimes including partners and families.

Pay and Benefits

Compensation range is approximately $170,000 to $220,000, dependent on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, bonuses, and a 401(k) plan.

Physical requirements

• Using a computer for long stretches
• Travel 6x/year to the West Coast
• Travel within the tri-state area to client sites

Mental requirements

• Analyzing complex information
• Managing multiple priorities
• Communicating clearly (written/oral)
• Handling sensitive and high-stakes situations

Application Process

To apply, please send a resume and a brief cover letter to Lily Tran at lily@oiglaw.com. In your cover letter, we’d love to understand your interest in investigations work and what draws you to this role and this firm specifically.

Applicants who move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to complete a short exercise: summarizing a recorded interview and preparing written findings based on a provided fact pattern. This helps us understand how you approach the work. That work will be evaluated and will impact the hiring decision. Applicants should expect to take two to four hours on this exercise, and we will provide clear instructions and context.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of legal experiences. If you’re excited about the work and feel aligned with how we operate, we encourage you to apply.

THE TEAM

Partners (from l to r): Tracey Merwise, Tina Ro-Connolly, Danielle Drossel, Alezah Trigueros, Vida Thomas,
Amy Oppenheimer, Zaneta Seidel, Ilona Turner, Elizabeth Gramigna, Jack Morse

The full team at our December 2025 Winter Team Retreat in Sonoma, CA