Labor & Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a partner-track associate to join the Labor & Employment practice group in Florham Park, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in defense-oriented employment litigation and counseling, and must be admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.

Duties

• Engage in defense-oriented employment litigation.
• Provide counseling on employment matters.
• Collaborate across multiple office locations.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent writing skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New Jersey and New York.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across offices.
• Strong client service orientation.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.