Employment Law Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an experienced Employment Law Associate to join its Labor and Employment practice. The attorney will handle a wide range of labor and employment matters, along with general litigation defense in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Qualified candidates have a J.D. from an accredited law school, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and active PA and NJ bar admission. Strong research, writing, and courtroom skills are essential, with the ability to work from PA or NJ offices.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of employment/labor defense experience.
• Active PA and NJ bar admission.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle labor and employment matters from inception through resolution.
• Defend employment-related claims and litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Respond to and manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses and briefs.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation defense

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Employment Law Associate

Location

Pennsylvania or New Jersey Offices

Experience

3-5 Years

Practice Area

Labor & Employment / General Litigation Defense

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Associate to join its Labor and Employment practice. The attorney will handle a wide range of labor and employment matters, along with some general litigation defense matters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Handle labor and employment matters from inception through resolution.
• Defend employment-related claims and litigation.
• Handle liability claims, insurance defense, and/or complex litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Respond to and manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses and briefs.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on employment/labor law defense.
• Experience defending labor and employment claims.
• Experience with liability claims, insurance defense, and/or complex litigation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, responding to written discovery, taking depositions, and participating in arbitrations and/or trials.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Active admission and good standing in both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars is required.
• Must be able to work from one of the firm's Pennsylvania or New Jersey offices.