Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its team in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The successful candidate will work on a variety of employment-related legal matters, providing expert advice and representation to employers.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and discrimination charges.
• Advise and counsel employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current NJ Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of state and federal agency procedures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.