Associate Counsel, Employment Law

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks an Associate Counsel in Employment Law for its in-house legal department. The attorney will provide actionable guidance on daily employment issues, including ADA accommodations, FMLA leaves, wage-hour matters, and disciplinary actions.

The role includes managing employment litigation, appearing before administrative agencies, and drafting employment-related documents, with 4–6 years of relevant experience and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academics.
• 4–6 years of employment law experience in litigation and counseling.
• Active license to practice law in New Jersey or eligibility for NJ in-house counsel licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide executable legal advice on daily employment issues, including ADA accommodations, employee leave (FMLA/disability), wage and hour issues, and disciplinary actions.
• Handle employment litigation and appearances before administrative agencies.
• Draft employment-related documents and advise on related compliance matters.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation and counseling

In-house readiness

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Associate Counsel, Employment Law

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West Orange, NJ

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Juris Doctorate degree; 4-6 years of employment law experience; NJ law license or eligibility for in-house licensure.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel, Employment Law
Category: Jobs
Organiser: RWJBarnabas Health
Description: RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, is seeking an employment law attorney for its in-house legal department. The Associate Counsel will provide executable legal advice on daily employment issues, including ADA accommodations, employee leave (FMLA/disability), wage and hour issues, and disciplinary actions. Responsibilities also include handling employment litigation, appearing before administrative agencies, and drafting employment-related documents.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school with excellent academic credentials. Requirements include 4-6 years of experience practicing employment law, specifically in litigation and counseling. An active license to practice law in New Jersey or eligibility for NJ in-house counsel licensure is required.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: West Orange, NJ
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified