Employment Partner

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Partner for its Labor & Employment practice group in Hackensack, NJ. This role offers a leadership opportunity for an attorney with a robust background in labor and employment defense litigation. The candidate should possess strategic litigation experience, leadership skills, and a dedication to client service. Portable business is considered but not required.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Manage and supervise attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Defend employers in employment matters, including wage and hour disputes, single-plaintiff and class actions, and discrimination claims.
• Conduct and oversee appearances in Federal and State courts.
• Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies.
• Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice on employment-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to practice group growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience.
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience.
• Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey required.
• Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional client service commitment.
• Strategic litigation and risk management expertise.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and client development.
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities.
• Meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience.

This nationwide firm is known for practicing in a wide range of areas including Employment and Labor Law, Real Estate, Insurance, Financial Services, Class Action, Construction Law, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, and many others. This firm has earned numerous recognitions for its professional achievements and excellence. For over three decades, the firm has grown to 13 offices throughout the United States and over 180 attorneys. The highly experienced and skilled attorneys come from diverse backgrounds and provide clients with the most innovative and cost-effective solutions. Committed to diversity, the firm recruits lawyers and legal professionals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. The firm offers competitive compensation with a full benefits package and an opportunity for an annual bonus. Fostering a collaborative environment, the firm provides the opportunity to build the career, relationships, and reputation every employee desires.,In addition, the firm encourages all lawyers to take active leadership roles in various professional organizations.