Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A bit about us:

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 us?

• Hybrid opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with matching
• Bonus structure
• Mentorship

Job Details

A well-established New Jersey law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys a diverse L&E practice and wants meaningful responsibility representing both private and public-sector clients.

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 will include:
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.

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