Labor and Employment Associate Attorney
About the firm
Our client is a long-standing New Jersey-based law firm with a broad practice serving businesses, developers, public entities, insurers, and individuals throughout the state. The firm has particularly strong practices in labor & employment, commercial real estate, land use and development, municipal law, litigation, insurance defense, and construction. It offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters while maintaining a more regional, relationship-oriented environment than a large national or Am Law firm.
Why join
- Hybrid opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with matching
- Bonus structure
- Mentorship
Position overview
The attorney will handle a broad range of labor and employment matters. The role will involve advising and representing employers, municipalities, public entities, and individual clients in employment-related disputes.
Responsibilities
- Defending employers against claims involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and other employment-related matters
- Handling employment litigation from initial assessment through resolution
- Representing towns, municipalities, and other public entities in labor and employment matters
- Representing police officers and other public employees, including in discrimination and employment-related disputes
- Handling select plaintiff-side employment matters
- Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
- Advising clients regarding employment policies, workplace disputes, and compliance issues
- Managing matters independently while working collaboratively with other attorneys and clients
Qualifications
- New Jersey Bar admission required
- Experience practicing in labor and employment law
- Strong litigation, writing, research, and advocacy skills
- Experience with employment discrimination and retaliation matters strongly preferred
- Experience representing municipalities, public entities, police officers, or other public-sector clients is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple matters and communicate effectively with clients
The opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to build a diverse L&E practice encompassing both defense and plaintiff-side work, while gaining exposure to sophisticated employment disputes involving private employers, municipalities, and public employees. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate who enjoys both litigation and client counseling and is looking for a long-term opportunity with an established New Jersey practice.