Employment Attorney

Aionios LLC; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Aionios LLC is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its New Jersey practice. The role offers opportunities to handle sophisticated employment matters within a nationally recognized Am Law 100 platform, with exposure to client interaction, depositions, hearings, and trials.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of attorney experience and NJ & PA bar admission. Remote and hybrid work options are available, with the chance to advance within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of attorney experience.
• Employment law and/or employment litigation experience preferred.
• Active New Jersey & Pennsylvania Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment-related litigation matters through various stages of the litigation process.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Manage written discovery and conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop case strategy alongside experienced employment litigators.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Take on increasing responsibility for matters with limited supervision.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Oral Advocacy

Analytical Skills

Client Interaction

Job description

Employment Attorney

Location: Livingston, NJ OR Marlton, NJ (Remote or Hybrid Available)

Experience: 3+ Years

Note: Candidate must be barred NJ & PA

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its New Jersey practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated employment matters while gaining meaningful client-facing, deposition, hearing, and trial experience within a national platform.

What You'll Work On:

• Handle employment-related litigation matters through various stages of the litigation process
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings
• Manage written discovery and conduct legal research
• Take and defend depositions
• Develop case strategy alongside experienced employment litigators
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials
• Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process
• Take on increasing responsibility for matters with limited supervision

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of attorney experience
• Employment law and/or employment litigation experience preferred
• Strong litigation, research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and persuasive communication abilities
• Ability to handle assignments with minimal supervision
• Strong academic credentials
• Trial experience preferred, but not required
• Active New Jersey & Pennsylvania Bar admission required

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Remote and hybrid work options
• Sophisticated employment work within an Am Law 100 platform
• Forward-facing client interaction
• Hands-on experience with depositions, hearings, and trials
• Strong professional development and mentorship
• Collaborative and collegial working environment
• Long-term stability and opportunities for advancement

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment attorney seeking greater responsibility, strong mentorship, and long-term growth within a nationally recognized practice.