Employment & Labor Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent professional development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is searching for a 4th–5th year Employment & Labor Associate in Newark, NJ. This position offers the opportunity to represent employers in complex litigation and provide strategic advisory services in a reputable law firm.

This role requires strong management-side labor experience, knowledge of federal and state laws, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary between $240,000 and $260,000 is offered, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 4th–5th year associate with management-side labor and employment experience is required.
• Candidates must have strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal filings.
• Advise employers on hiring, onboarding, discipline, terminations and employee relations.

Skills

Management-side labor and employment experience

Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws

Outstanding research, writing and communication skills

Education

4th–5th year associate level

Active New Jersey Bar admission

Job description

Location: Newark, NJ

A nationally recognised law firm is seeking a 4th–5th year Associate to join its growing management‑side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice in Newark. This is an excellent opportunity to advise employers on sophisticated employment litigation and day‑to‑day workplace counselling while working as part of a highly regarded national practice.

Employment & Labor Associate

The successful candidate will enjoy significant client contact, broad responsibility and the opportunity to work across both contentious and advisory employment matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal filings
• Conduct and defend depositions and manage complex discovery, including eDiscovery
• Attend court appearances and interact directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Advise employers on hiring, onboarding, discipline, terminations and employee relations
• Counsel clients on wage and hour compliance, workplace accommodations, leave management and reductions in force
• Draft employment agreements, workplace policies and other employment documentation
• Provide practical, strategic advice on federal and state employment law compliance

Who You Are

• 4th–5th year associate
• Management-side labor and employment experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA
• Experience handling employment litigation from inception through resolution
• Employment counselling and advice experience preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding research, writing and communication skills
• Active New Jersey Bar admission

Compensation

Salary Range: $240,000 – $260,000 (DOE)

Benefits

Discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits package, excellent professional development, national platform and outstanding long‑term career progression.

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.