Employment & Labor Attorney – Newark

Sills Cummis & Gross PC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent corporate law firm in NJ seeks a mid-level attorney specializing in Employment & Labor law to join their Newark office. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on managing employment-related legal challenges, including litigation and counseling. A competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, making this a compelling opportunity for growth and contribution.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of experience in Employment & Labor law.
• Self-starter able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the defense of employment claims in courts or before government agencies.
• Provide Human Resource Support and Employment Counseling.
• Handle traditional labor law and ERISA matters.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting and writing ability

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Education

Admitted to practice in NY and NJ

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. is a full-service corporate law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida. Our attorneys are innovative, creative, and collaborative; giving you the platform to flourish in an environment where your ideas matter. When you join our group of attorneys, you will work and learn alongside some of the best professionals in their field of practice. We not only make a commitment to our clients, we also make a commitment. If you are ready to join an engaging, inclusive, encouraging firm where you will truly matter to your colleagues, view our open positions and apply.

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. seeks a 3-5 year attorney, who has demonstrated experience and/or success in academic coursework in Employment & Labor legal work, to join our Newark office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Employment and Labor Practice Group that provides the full spectrum of management-side employment work for their clients; specifically, they litigate, they counsel, and they investigate. Sills Cummis & Gross was named 2024 “Litigation Department of the Year – Labor and Employment” by the New Jersey Law Journal* as part of its 2024 New Jersey Legal Awards. This is the second time since 2022 that Sills Cummis received this Honor. *SeeAward Methodology . No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Sills Cummis & Gross is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience assisting with the defense of employment claims, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, restrictive covenant enforcement and defense, and trade secret prosecution and defense in state and/or federal courts or before government agencies.
• Experience with Human Resource Support and all phases of Employment Counseling.
• Experience in traditional labor law and/or ERISA matters is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in NY and NJ.
• Excellent academic credentials, legal research, drafting and writing ability, and analytical and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $185,000 – 205,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan with firm contributions, paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits and perks.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and transcript to Katheryn Daloia, Attorney Recruiting Manager, here .