Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment

About the role

The Paramus, New Jersey office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing national Labor & Employment practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to expand their practice while working with an experienced and collaborative team representing employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters. The ideal candidates will have at least 3-7 years of litigation experience with a focus on employment law. Experience with labor relations matters—including collective bargaining, grievance administration, and arbitration—is preferred but not required. Candidates must be active members in good standing of the New Jersey and New York Bar. Lateral Partners with dedicated employment attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply.

Established in 1989, HBS is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” HBS currently has nearly 400 attorneys spread across 30 offices in 12 states. HBS prides itself on its firm and individual staff accolades. It has been consistently selected by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of Atlanta's Top Workplaces since 2008 as well as recognized on the Top Workplaces USA lists, and our offices continuously receive regional awards for employee quality and service. The firm is committed to providing a supportive environment for attorneys to represent clients with excellence and to develop and grow in their practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent and defend clients in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Consult and counsel clients, effectively communicate on cases, providing consistent updates and comprehensive legal advice
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and prepare and respond to discovery
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and other team members in building and executing successful defense strategies

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of litigation and employment law experience
• Experience with labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitrations, is a plus
• Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey Bar and New York Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute pre-trial strategy, exercise sound judgment, and think creatively
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple