Employment and Labor Associate

plug-legal; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary merit bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

plug-legal in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a high-caliber Employment & Labor Associate to join a premier Labor & Employment team. You will manage complex employment litigation and provide strategic counsel to corporate clients.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of employer-side litigation experience and a JD from an accredited law school. The firm offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary between $180,000 – $220,000, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of employer-side employment and labor litigation experience.
• Background in non-compete litigation preferred.
• Active bar member in good standing (NJ or CT).

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor and employment litigation before courts and agencies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Provide compliance counsel and conduct internal investigations.
• Advise clients on labor relations matters.
• Deliver proactive legal solutions in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Effective problem-solving capabilities

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to develop creative solutions

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier Labor & Employment team on the East Coast. We are seeking a high-caliber Employment & Labor Associate (3-4 years) to join a leading regional powerhouse with national and international reach, renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with a collegial, growth-oriented culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide high-level counsel and litigation defense to corporate clients within a firm celebrated for its legal excellence, deep bench knowledge, and collaborative environment.

About the Role

As an Employment & Labor Associate in our Parsippany, Stamford, or Hartford office, you will serve as a core member of a broad and expanding practice group. You will navigate complex employment compliance matters, support employer-side litigation strategies, and manage labor-relations issues for a diverse roster of clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. This role is designed for an energetic practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses sharp critical reasoning, and is ready to integrate into a robust practice that values professional development, mentorship, and seamless team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Litigation Management: Represent employers in all aspects of labor and employment litigation before state and federal courts, state and federal administrative agencies (including the EEOC), and in labor arbitration.
• Case & Document Development: Perform high-level legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and comprehensive legal memoranda regarding intricate labor laws, breach of contract, wage and hour violations, non-compete disputes, and discrimination allegations.
• Strategic Counseling: Partner closely with clients to understand the nuances of their unique workplaces, providing daily compliance counsel, conducting internal investigations, and drafting employment-related policies and agreements.
• Labor Relations Advocacy: Represent and advise employer clients on labor relations matters, navigating modern workplace disputes and appearing when needed before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient, proactive legal solutions as a key member of a multidisciplinary team, working seamlessly across offices and disciplines to meet the evolving needs of clients across a wide range of industries.

Requirements

• Experience: 3-4 years of demonstrated employer-side employment and labor litigation experience. Background in non-compete litigation and experience counseling employers is highly preferred.
• Academic Background: JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, excellent technical skills, and high-level legal research capabilities.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction you plan to practice (NJ or CT). Additional admission to NY, PA, or MA is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, effective problem-solving capabilities, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work independently and proactively to develop creative solutions.

Why This Opportunity?

• Regional & National Prestige: Join an established, multi-office firm of approximately 330 attorneys with deep-rooted history, working alongside recognized leaders in the field within a highly supportive, nurturing environment.
• Professional Growth: Take on complex challenges with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills, gain direct client contact, and reach your career goals.
• Competitive Compensation: Expected annual base salary range of $180,000 – $220,000 (varied based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity), complemented by consideration for a discretionary merit bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location / Working Model

• Location: Parsippany, NJ (Preferred), Stamford, CT, OR Hartford, CT.
• Working Model: Our firm recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. This role operates within a hybrid work environment that allows attorneys to work remotely up to two days per week.