Employment Litigation Partner

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Partner for its Hackensack, NJ office. This role offers a leadership opportunity for a motivated attorney with a strong background in labor and employment defense litigation. The candidate will join a nationally recognized firm and contribute to its dynamic team.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Manage and supervise multiple attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters, including wage and hour disputes, single-plaintiff and class/collective actions, and discrimination claims.
• Conduct and oversee appearances in both 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 to clients on employment-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the practice group.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 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 from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional client service commitment.
• Strategic litigation experience.

Benefits

• Uncapped opportunities for career advancement.
• Collaborative, team-first culture with open communication and support.
• Sophisticated and impactful work with nationally recognized clients.
• Strong infrastructure and administrative support.
• Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A collegial environment focused on long-term success and professional development.

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.