Employment Litigation Attorney Plaintiff

A law firm seeks a seasoned Employment Litigation Attorney to join its Labor and Employment Practice in Cherry Hill, NJ. The role involves representing clients in employment-related disputes, focusing on plaintiff-side litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful cases and build meaningful client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Represent individual clients in employment and labor law matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims.
• Handle all stages of litigation, including pre-trial motions, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings.
• Manage cases independently and work closely with clients to provide strategic legal counsel.
• Maintain strong professional relationships and deliver exceptional service to clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents.
• Attend mediations, depositions, hearings, and trials as necessary.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in employment litigation, with at least 4 cases tried to verdict.
• Strong background in plaintiff-side employment law, including familiarity with state and federal employment statutes.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey; Pennsylvania licensure is a plus.
• Currently in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar.
• A professional record free from disciplinary actions or negligence claims.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar; Pennsylvania Bar admission is advantageous.

Skills

• Proficiency in employment law and litigation strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong legal research and drafting capabilities.
• Detail-oriented and adept at managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Technologically proficient, with experience using legal practice management and research software.

Benefits

• Collaborative and client-focused work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through employment litigation.