Attorney

Distinct | North America; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

National platform resources

Job summary

Distinct | North America seeks a mid-level Labor & Employment Attorney for its Newark team. The role mixes sophisticated litigation and day-to-day employment advisory work with significant responsibility and practice development opportunities.

The candidate should have 3+ years of Labor & Employment or business litigation experience, strong federal and state court experience, and excellent drafting and research skills. Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Labor & Employment and/or business litigation experience.
• Strong federal and state court litigation experience.
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Confidence managing matters and working directly with clients.
• Bar admission and good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of sophisticated litigation and employment advisory work.
• Conduct federal and state court litigation and handle discrimination claims.
• Draft position statements, employment policies and handbooks.
• Advise clients on a range of employment-related matters.

Skills

Labor & Employment experience

Litigation experience

Drafting & Research

Client management

Education

Bar admission

Job description

Labor & Employment Attorney – Newark, NJ | Hybrid

I’m working with an established national law firm looking to add a mid-level Labor & Employment Attorney to its Newark team.

This is a great opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of experience who wants a mix of sophisticated litigation and day-to-day employment advisory work, with genuine scope to take on responsibility and develop their practice.

The work will include federal and state court litigation, discrimination claims, position statements, employment policies and handbooks, as well as advising clients on a range of employment-related matters.

What they’re looking for:

• 3+ years of Labor & Employment and/or business litigation experience
• Strong federal and state court litigation experience
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills
• Confidence managing matters and working directly with clients
• Relevant Bar admission and good standing

Why consider it?

You’ll get the backing and resources of a national platform, access to sophisticated work and clients, strong mentorship and training, and a genuinely flexible hybrid working environment.

Newark, NJ

Hybrid

Labor & Employment / Employment Litigation

$140,000–$190,000 base + bonus

3+ years’ experience