Employment & Labor Associate
Employment & Labor Associate
Location: Newark, NJ
A nationally recognised law firm is seeking a 4th–5th year Associate to join its growing management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice in Newark. This is an excellent opportunity to advise employers on sophisticated employment litigation and day-to-day workplace counselling while working as part of a highly regarded national practice.
The successful candidate will enjoy significant client contact, broad responsibility and the opportunity to work across both contentious and advisory employment matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent employers in all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal filings
- Conduct and defend depositions and manage complex discovery, including eDiscovery
- Attend court appearances and interact directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Advise employers on hiring, onboarding, discipline, terminations and employee relations
- Counsel clients on wage and hour compliance, workplace accommodations, leave management and reductions in force
- Draft employment agreements, workplace policies and other employment documentation
- Provide practical, strategic advice on federal and state employment law compliance
Who You Are:
- 4th–5th year associate
- Management-side labor and employment experience
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA
- Experience handling employment litigation from inception through resolution
- Employment counselling and advice experience preferred
- Excellent academic credentials
- Outstanding research, writing and communication skills
- Active New Jersey Bar admission
Compensation:
Salary Range: $240,000 – $260,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
Discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits package, excellent professional development, national platform and outstanding long-term career progression.
Interested?
Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.
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