Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Labor & Employment matters to join our growing Cherry Hill, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate has at least 4+ years’ experience. Candidates with experience in General Liability matters are also encouraged to apply. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

FMG's Labor and Employment Law Section attorneys are nationally recognized and have defended employment claims in more than 45 states for all types of public and private employers

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Responsibilitie

s:· Provide initial analysis and develop case strate

gy· Prepare and respond to discove

ry· Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearin

gs· Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attentio

n.· Build relationships with clien

ts· Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectivel

y.

nts:· Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law sch

ool.· In good standing and able to practice law in the state of New Je

rsey· Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic backgro

und.· Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving g

oals· Knowledgeable, attentive, and proact

ive.· Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem sol

ver.· Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours go

als.· Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervis

ion.· Detail oriented, organized and effect

ive.· Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with st

aff.· Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outl

ook.· Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a p

lus.

offer:· Competitive compens

ation.· Opportunity for growth and advancement within the

Firm.· Speaking and writing opportun

ities.· Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and v

ision.· Bar expenses paid by

Firm.· HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and depen

dents.· 401K

Plan.· Company provided life insurance up to

$150k.· Company paid long-term disability cov

erage.· Year-end bonuses and referral fee incen

tives.· Regular, firmwide socials and e

vents.· Employee Assistance Pr

ogram.

tatementFreeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee H