Employment Associate Attorney

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Newark is seeking an experienced Employment Associate Attorney with a background in employment counseling or litigation. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of litigation and employment law experience, with New Jersey admission required and New York or Pennsylvania admission considered a plus.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation on employment-related matters.
• Handle employment litigation cases, including drafting pleadings, motions, and legal briefs.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and best practices.
• Participate in negotiations, mediation, and settlement discussions.
• Collaborate with clients, senior attorneys, and support staff.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
• Admission to the New York or Pennsylvania Bar is a plus.
• 2-3 years of litigation and employment law experience.
• Prior employment counseling or litigation experience.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and employment law experience.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

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